The Golden Goblet
The Golden Goblet, a book written by Eloise J. Mcgraw, describes the life of a young boy struggling to dwell with his abusive half brother, Gebu, while trying to pursue his dream of becoming a goldsmith like his deceased father. While chasing after his dream, he encounters many barriers and obstacles. Compassionately, Ranofer, a 12 year old boy, was a natural goldsmith. He first worked as a porter at a goldsmith shop owned by Rekh, whom he deeply admires. Like a sly fox, Ranofer had his suspicions about Gebu's theft at stealing from the gold shop and confronts him.
After months of hard work, Ranofer's half-brother, Gebu, forces him to leave his job and be apprenticed at his own stonecutting shop. Ranofer's two friends, Heqet and the Ancient, met with him frequently and talked about everyday problems. One gloomy day, Ranofer sneaked into Gebu's room , opened up a fascinating chest, and found to his surprise a golden goblet... He was sure that Gebu was tomb robbing.
Roaming past each alleyway as swift as he could go, Ranofer continued to stalk Gebu on the day of feasting. Confident that he was robbing tombs, Ranofer avoided his two friends to capture his half-brother. As the nerves came through to him, Ranofer was sweating as he noticed Gebu and his devilish alli, Wenamon, walk into a secret entrance. Cautiously, he engages the hidden passage as he embarks on a dangerous expedition that concerns life or death. While venturing through the darkness, he notices a secret hole through the wall. It led into one of the tombs of the royal family! Peering in, he could hear Gebu's voice as he assures Wenamon that nobody's following them. Accidentally, on his way out to get help, Ranofer tips over a luxurious vase causing great commotion. He was doomed!
Fortunately, Ranofer makes it out alive after blowing out Gebu's torch, which was the only source of light. Eventually, he got out safe and to his surprise meets his only two friends, Heqet and the Ancient! Moments later, the boy is on his way to the pharaoh's palace. Luckily, the queen takes sympathy for Ranofer and sends guards to capture Gebu and Wenamon. In return, he receives two simple rewards. One of which the highest quality donkey in all of Egypt. The other gift; a job as a pupil to Zau the goldsmith. Ranofer had finally received his belonged justice and felt accomplished as well as relieved for the future.
After months of hard work, Ranofer's half-brother, Gebu, forces him to leave his job and be apprenticed at his own stonecutting shop. Ranofer's two friends, Heqet and the Ancient, met with him frequently and talked about everyday problems. One gloomy day, Ranofer sneaked into Gebu's room , opened up a fascinating chest, and found to his surprise a golden goblet... He was sure that Gebu was tomb robbing.
Roaming past each alleyway as swift as he could go, Ranofer continued to stalk Gebu on the day of feasting. Confident that he was robbing tombs, Ranofer avoided his two friends to capture his half-brother. As the nerves came through to him, Ranofer was sweating as he noticed Gebu and his devilish alli, Wenamon, walk into a secret entrance. Cautiously, he engages the hidden passage as he embarks on a dangerous expedition that concerns life or death. While venturing through the darkness, he notices a secret hole through the wall. It led into one of the tombs of the royal family! Peering in, he could hear Gebu's voice as he assures Wenamon that nobody's following them. Accidentally, on his way out to get help, Ranofer tips over a luxurious vase causing great commotion. He was doomed!
Fortunately, Ranofer makes it out alive after blowing out Gebu's torch, which was the only source of light. Eventually, he got out safe and to his surprise meets his only two friends, Heqet and the Ancient! Moments later, the boy is on his way to the pharaoh's palace. Luckily, the queen takes sympathy for Ranofer and sends guards to capture Gebu and Wenamon. In return, he receives two simple rewards. One of which the highest quality donkey in all of Egypt. The other gift; a job as a pupil to Zau the goldsmith. Ranofer had finally received his belonged justice and felt accomplished as well as relieved for the future.