The Thin Executioner
This story is about a boy, Jebel Rum, who is the third, and youngest son of the town executor, Rashed Rum who holds a high position with pride. Jebel was weak for his age, and was shamed by his father for not being strong enough, so what does he do? He goes on a quest, but not just any quest, but goes on the quest to the faraway home of a legendary fire god to gain powers beyond mortal men. Unfortunately many have failed, and almost none have come back alive, but for Jebel, the risk is worth it.
Questions
1)This story can make you think about many things, such as what time period is this story placed in due to the many towns, cities, and tribes Jebel has traversed through, some varying from primitive to others of high standards. One thing is sure, slavery is acceptable, and many legends of gods are told, but many people also deny the existence of such, which leaves you wondering if this story is really a story set in primitive times or in modern times with primitive people.
2)The whole reason Jebel sets out on his quest is to prove himself strong, and revoke the shame he has been given by his father. Throughout his adventures he deals with the harshness of the real world and realizes that pride is not as big as one thinks, his thinking of the world changes the more he interacts with it. Tel Hesani is there for a different reason; he is a slave. He undertakes the quest under Jebel and be sacrificed so that his family could be freed from slavery and live a free life. Throughout the story Jebel and Tel Hesani bond and become friends, overshadowing the views of slaves as brutish people and teaching Jebel that you can only get to know people if you really interact with them.
