Motif
betrayal through performative hospitality
betrayal_through_performative_hospitality
A motif of the Betrayal and Violated Trust family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS. / SECTION VII. / SECTION VIII.; lines 8464-8512 confidence: high
Sahel, an Armenian officer, recognizes Bbec, lures him with service and respect, treats him as a prince, then at a meal mockingly orders a smith to put fetters on his legs.
Sahel entices Bbec with offers of service and respect, treats him as a prince, uses the meal table scene to mock him, and then has him fettered.
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