King Solomons Mines Analysis - 2535 Words

Salman Farooq Ghani Mr. Weigel Honors English VII 11 December 2004 King Solomons Mines Henry Rider Haggard sets out to create a peculiarly thrilling and vigorous tale of adventure, in his book King Solomons Mines. King Solomons Mines is a romantic adventure tale. Sir Henry Curtis, Captain Good and the Allan Quatermain set out on a perilous journey in search for a lost companion and fabled treasure. The book is based in Zululand, Africa and conveys the fascination Sir Henry R. Haggard found in Africas landscape, wild life, and mysterious past (Drabble 210). This term paper relates to how Sir Henry Rider Haggards experiences and life in Africa have influenced his writings and in particular King Solomons Mines. Sir Henry Rider†¦show more content†¦In Kukuanaland, they encounter a barbaric king, Twala. According to Haggard Twala appearance was that of an enormous man with the most entirely repulsive countenance we had ever beheld (103). Umpoba, the mysterious Zulu servant, steps forward to claim his right to the throne (Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) 3). After a series of bloody battles, Twala is overthrown, and Umpoba, the rightful heir becomes king (Haggard 175). Finally Sir Henry, Captain Good, and Allan set out for King Solomons Mines, accompanied by an evil witch-doctor Gagool (Haggard 187). In the deep chambers of the mines Gagool deserts the company, and seals the passage to leave them hopelessly trapped (Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) 3). Having abandoned hope the company surrender themselves to death but as they say where theres life theres hope, (Haggard 212) they manage to find a way out of the miserable mines and Allan Quatermain scrambles a few diamonds w ith him. On their homeward journey, they find Neville on the outskirts of the desert (Haggard 232). The company returns home rich, famous and successful. Allan Quatermain is a first person narration by the author. Allan is a veteran elephant hunter. He is recruited by Captain Good and Henry Curtis on their expedition to King Solomons Mines. Allan is described as a timid man; he is not much of an adventurer. He prefers to stay on the safe side. Allan os reluctant to undertake the journey, heShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of The Passage Of Proverbs 1670 Words   |  7 PagesEXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PASSAGE OF PROVERBS 3 Exegetical Summary: Literary Context: Proverbs 3:1-12, Wisdom is the most valuable thing you will process so hold on to it tightly. 3: 1-4 when you are taught good doctrine it leads to wisdom by having reliable teachers 3:5-6 To Rest in God because you trust in His leading. 3:7-10 God will reward you for being obedient to His instructions. 3:11-12 God will correct you when you do wrong, but the wisdom is in knowing this. Historical Context: AuthorRead MoreColonial Americ When Slavery Got Mean1599 Words   |  7 Pagesinternational affair. 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