# Gasim abu Dumeik — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Gasim abu Dumeik in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gasim

**First appearance:** 0047-xl

## Who they are

A Howeitat tribesman who becomes a notable figure in Lawrence's journey.

## In the story

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxix)

A fanged and yellow-faced outlaw who joins the party after killing a Turkish official.

### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xliv)

Lost in the desert after dismounting; rescued by Lawrence, nearly blind and babbling from thirst.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/liii)

Waits anxiously with his tribesmen, covered in blood from previous fighting.

### [LXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxii)

Hostile clan leader who challenges Lawrence over perceived favoritism toward the Abu Tayi.

### [LXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxiii)

Dour and fierce; clashes with Zaal; his behavior causes other clans to defect to Lawrence's side.

### [LXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxiv)

Sulky and defiant, refuses to give public counsel, but some men defy him to join the raid.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxviii)

The raid is specially announced for Gasim's clan.

### [LXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxv)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but included as a placeholder; no clear presence.

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