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The Bible as Literature.
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... Michelle Wendt Question 1.A. for Exam #2 Professor Fred Mench The Bible as Literature 5/8/07 Saul is a reluctant hero, He hides among the baggage and protests that he is of no consequence. He does not retain his modesty throughout his rein however. Later on, he thinks so much of himself that he cannot bear his people to revere David's conquests over his own. He is a classic tragic figure. He has everything and loses it through his own stupidity. As a person of large stature, he stood far above his people, but he thought small. He gained initial success at the siege of Jabesh-Gilead, but wastes that achievement with his next endeavor. Saul is disobedient and does not follow instructions very well. He did not wait for Samuel for the full seven days. Because he practiced sacrifice without being a priest, he stood to lose














