2. Describe the role of the law of hospitality.

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Example 1 "Give me lodging with you for I am presented in my own country."(35) This shows Elijah looking for a place to stay while being chased by Jezebel for not switching religions. He understands the custom, and demands it be given to him.

Example 2 "Her instinct was to send them away at once, but custom-and the gods-demanded that she honor the universal law of hospitality."(176) This shows a woman who wants to turn them away, as they are strangers and possibly criminals. However, she honors the custom, fearing the same fate may befall her children.

Sam Askew The Fifth Mountain pages 35 and 176