Chapter 16-resumé af Zadig

Hvad sker der?

1. The Babylonians establish anonymous contests of courage and wisdom to choose Astarte’s husband and their sovereign.
2. Zadig enters secretly, and Cador brings him armor and a horse sent by Astarte.
3. Itobad suffers four humiliating defeats, while Zadig and Prince Hottam each overcome four opponents.
4. Zadig defeats Hottam in mounted combat and sword fighting, winning the crowd’s approval.
5. During the night, Itobad exchanges their armor and devices, then claims recognition as the victorious champion.
6. Zadig faces public mockery, retreats to the Euphrates, condemns his fate, and sells the green armor for a cloak and cap.

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Zadig sees no reward for his learning or courage. His stolen victory turns disappointment into a challenge to the justice governing his life.

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