f.+Vashti

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 * Queen Vashti **

// (10) On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he told Mehuman, Bizzetha, Harbona, Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carcas, the seven chamerlains who attened King Ahasuerus, 11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king (adorned with the royal crown, to show off to the people and the officials her beauty, for she was beautiful in appearance). //

As Queen Vashti, you give a banquet for the wives of all your husbands guests. The King’s messenger comes to summon you to his banquet. Should you go? Here are some answers Vashti could have given:

1. Why should I go? I am the Queen! By now there are all drunk. It would be an insult to the Royal Family to expose myself at such a time…

2. If I refuse, I’ll be asking for real trouble!

3. No, a queen may not put herself into such a bad situation!

Chose one of the answers (or make up your own). Then write what your best friend might have said to her in response:

Vashti:

Friend:

Vashti: