# LXII explained — Seven Pillars of Wisdom

> Chapter companion for Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

## What happens

Lawrence and his party depart Guweira and journey through the stunning Valley of Rumm, where the landscape's grandeur overwhelms them. Aid, a Sherif, goes blind from sun exposure. At Rumm, Lawrence negotiates with local clans suspicious of the Abu Tayi, facing hostility from Gasim abu Dumeik, whom he confronts verbally to maintain unity.

## Themes in this chapter

### Suffering and Endurance

The party endures extreme heat and Aid's blindness, while Lawrence tests the sergeants' resilience.

### Honor and Deception

Lawrence uses verbal confrontation and political maneuvering to manage clan hostilities and maintain authority.

## Character check-ins

### T.E. Lawrence

Narrator and leader of the party, navigating political tensions and the harsh environment.

### Gasim abu Dumeik

Hostile clan leader who challenges Lawrence over perceived favoritism toward the Abu Tayi.

### Sherif Aid

Humble Harithi Sherif accompanying the party, who goes blind from sun exposure.

### Auda abu Tayi

Referenced as the focus of local clans' jealousy and suspicion.

### Ibn Zaal

Expected to arrive in the morning to support Lawrence's efforts.

### Mohammed el Dheilan

Mentioned as part of the party, helping with camp setup.

## Key lines

> Gladly we left the noise and heartburning of Guweira.

We were relieved to depart the conflict and turmoil of Guweira.

_Lawrence expresses relief at leaving behind the political tensions of Guweira._

> Lord, I am gone blind.

Sir, I have lost my sight.

_Aid reports his sudden blindness caused by sun exposure._

> This processional way greater than imagination.

This avenue was more magnificent than anything one could imagine.

_Lawrence describes the awe-inspiring scale of the Valley of Rumm._

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