# Nesib el Bekri — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Nesib el Bekri in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nesib, the notorious Nesib

**First appearance:** 0119-book-x-the-house-is-perfected

## Who they are

A Syrian nationalist and Arab officer, often difficult to work with.

## In the story

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

Represents Feisal to the villagers of Syria; brings political acumen and patriotic songs to the camp.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xl)

One of the punctilious houses in the group; described as jealous and hostile to merit.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xliii)

Present on the march, part of the group enjoying the feast.

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

Vexed with Lawrence for risking himself and Auda for a worthless man; contrasts city and desert values.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlvi)

Present at the feasts, receiving coffee and participating in the communal meal.

### [Nebk: Strategy and Deception](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xlviii)

Nesib pushes for a Damascus-first strategy, is outmaneuvered by Lawrence, and leaves for the Druse Mountain.

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