Ben-Hur, Part 3, Chapter 6: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Arrius recovers enough to speak, thanks Ben-Hur, and offers his ring as access to his wealth.
2. Fearing capture by pirates, Arrius asks Ben-Hur to drown him rather than let him suffer dishonor.
3. Ben-Hur refuses on religious grounds and throws away the ring rather than accept an obligation to kill.
4. The approaching ship proves Roman, and its sailors rescue both men from their plank.
5. Arrius resumes command, and the fleet destroys the fleeing pirates and captures twenty galleys.
6. At Misenum, Arrius introduces Ben-Hur as his heir, completes the adoption, and receives public recognition for his victory.

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Cosa notare

Ben-Hur makes religious duty stronger than personal advantage or Roman authority. His refusal remains firm even when Arrius threatens to end his own life.

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