Ben-Hur, Book 4 summary
Book 4 of 88 · Book 1 · 1 min to read the book
In Book 4, Alva raises the possibility that a monarch may act unjustly, and the Queen responds that she must patiently await justice. Her answer makes a calm conscience the basis for enduring a delay in receiving what is right.
What happens
- Alva raises the possibility of an unjust monarch.
- The Queen says she must wait until justice arrives.
- She links happiness with a conscience that can endure the wait calmly.
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What to notice
The Queen answers possible injustice with patience. She locates happiness in a calm conscience rather than immediate redress.
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How does the Queen respond to the possibility of royal injustice?
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