This is the third and final story to save the merchant’s live. This story is about love, betrayal, magic and revenge. The third sheikh presents his mule wife to the demon. The story begins with the sheikh returning home after a long time away. He finds his wife with another man, and before he knows it, the wife puts a spell on him and turns him into a dog. After being rescued by a butcher, the butcher’s daughter turns him back into a man. The sheikh is grateful and asks for the spell to get revenge on his wife. The sheikh explains to the demon that the mule beside him is none other than his cheating wife. The demon is pleased with this story and grants the last third of the merchant’s life.

This story is similar to the phrase “what goes around, comes around.” Instead of showing guilt, the wife turns the husband to the dog. Her husband should not be punished for her betrayal. He seeks revenge and wins in the end. The third sheikh’s story is funny enough to make the demon laugh and grant the merchant’s freedom.

There is another phrase that says, “Revenge is sweet.” Although, the third sheikh is cheated on, turned into a dog and chased away from home, he manages to get the last laugh in the end.

Hector Admonishes Paris for His Softness and Exhorts Him to Go to War by J.H.W. Tischbein (1751–1828)

At the end of the Iliad, book VI, there is an important discussion between the brothers Paris and Hector, both sons of Priam. Paris is described as, “A glorious animal, head held high, mane streaming…”(Homer I.536). In short Paris is described as a pretty boy, almost weak and not fit for war. When Paris and Hector meet, Hector confronts his brother and says: “You’re a strong fighter, but you slack off – You don’t have the will” (Homer I.551-552).

In the painting above, it is easy to visually see the contrast between the two brothers, Hector and Paris. From the skin color, Hector looks darker. This shows that he is out in war and constantly under the sun. On the other hand, Paris’ complexion shows that he has been indoors most of the time. The painter, J.H.W.Tischbein, presents one character sitting and the other standing. Also, the character, Paris, is surrounded by women, looks slightly feminine while his brother, Hector, has his armor on and a spear in one hand. Paris does not even have shoes on.

Between the book and the painting, it is clear that two brothers are very opposite from one another. Hector is prepared for war and ready to protect his city and people. Paris seems to be immature and almost careless about the war. Hector tries to guide Paris in the right direction to save Paris’ reputation as a prince and save the city. In the book and in the painting, it also shows that Hector supports his brother despite their differences.