¶ … Sinuhe the Egyptian The story is about Sinuhe, an individual who loses his status after fleeing from his country, Egypt and later gains his rightful place in the Egyptian society by restoring himself. The story first draws Sinuhe as a coward who deserts his king for fearing for his own life. Sinuhe then challenges an opponent in a combat and comes out successfully (Gardiner and Alan 8). This win is crucial because it makes him decide to return to his homeland.

The story was composed after Pharaoh Amenemhat I's death who founded the 12th dynasty of Egypt in the 12th BC. The story is believed to be fictional as there is no evidence to claim that the story is based on a true story. In the tale, Sinuhe, an official and accompanies Senwosret who is a prince to the neighboring Libya when war was waged against Libyans. While on the trip, he overhears a conversation about the death of King Amenemhet I, the father to prince V, and decides to flee to settle in Canaan (Bullock 12). He eventually marries the daughter to Chief Ammunenshi and his sons later grow to be chiefs. Sinuhe also helped Ammunenshi to fight against rebellious tribes. After defeating a strong opponent in a single fight, he decides to return to Egypt, his homeland to end his days there. Sinuhe had learnt what it means to be an Egyptian, and he once again became an Egyptian. King Senwosret I invited him to the palace upon his arrival and he accepted to live there (Bullock 25). Sinuhe finally died while living enjoying his last moments at the royal palace. The story of Sinuhe is considered by Egyptologists as one of the supreme pieces ever created, and a principal paradigm of Egyptian literature from the time of the Pharaohs.

Contribution to western culture and influence on life today

The story has had a great effect on the western culture. All aspects of the western culture can be related to the story as incidences in the story can be directly compared those of the western culture. For instance, Sinuhe is an immigrant who becomes successful in a foreign land. Sinuhe flees from his country, Egypt and resolves to live in Syria. It is while in Syria that he becomes successful and is given an opportunity to be the ruler of a tribe of the choicest in the foreign country. His sons eventually become chiefs too and thus the family became successful. Most western countries have experienced such incidences whereby immigrants have been able to follow in the steps of Sinuhe (Matthews, Platt and Thomas 45). The U.S.A. is an example of a country with such a trend. Most people have succeeded in different professions yet their root is easily traced to other countries. The United Kingdom is another example of a country with the same culture. Immigrants from different countries, mostly from Africa have been well welcomed and most of them are currently enjoying their stay there.

The hard work that Sinuhe portrays can also be related to most western culture. Sinuhe showed a lot of enthusiasm in his work and he managed to acquire a tremendous wealth while in the foreign land. Sinuhe was given land whereby he worked harder in trying to increase his wealth. His flock became bigger and he climbed up the ladder while was working as the army leader (Matthews et al. 47). This aspect has been well incorporated into the western culture and many people have able to work harder in whichever professions they are in to acquire more wealth.

There is also the aspect of patriotism in the story. Much like most immigrants who are based in western countries, Sinuhe fled to Syria when he feared for his life. Sinuhe spent most part of his life in Syria though he later opted to go back to Egypt (Matthews et al. 54). In the story, Sinuhe claims that there is no better place for him to be buried other than Egypt, his birthplace. Even with the treatment, he got while in Syria, nothing could convince him to stay to be buried there. Just like Sinuhe, most immigrants in the western countries have also opted to be taken back and buried in their own birthplace.

The story also illustrates how King Senusret decides to invite him back to Egypt to appreciate Sinuhe. This is after the King heard about Sinuhe's story. Sinuhe was asked if he was returning to Egypt to see the Residence where he grew up. He was...

Through this, the western culture has benefited a lot through rewarding their heroes who show great patriotism to their countries (Matthews et al. 56). Most soldiers who participate in war are usually honored by the respective western countries. For example Britain which has honored many of her patriots in various lines of work.
Sinuhe's burial is well organized and his tomb is well designed by the chief drafts man whereas chief pyramid mason took charge of its ground. The chief sculptor curved it and the chief builders of necreopolis participated. Most western cultures honor their heroes by providing state burials to them. This is due to the great services provided by these people to their countries during their lifetime (Matthews et al. 59). Most state officials are honored in this manner in western countries. Britain for instance is known for such events.

How it influences life today.

The author of the book is highly recognized all over the globe for the masterpiece in the story. His literature is still revisited a lot by many authors who consider the story as one of the greatest story ever written. The story has also encouraged many writers to explore variety of themes found in the work (Matthews et al. 53). Sinuhe's act of fleeing to Syria has been widely debated among scholars while most of them considering the act as panic. The symbols used in the tale also give upcoming writers various skills on how to incorporate various techniques in their work. Naguib Mahfouz won an award after publishing a 1941 a story that was entirely based on the story of Sinuhe. Hollywood also produced the movie,'The Egyptian' which was also based on the story.

The story also encourages generosity in the modern society. Sinuhe ran from his country and headed to Syria where he was highly welcomed by Chief Ammunenshi. He takes him and gives to him her daughter as a wife. He also provided with the best land and all the good things that could be found in the country (Matthews et al. 65). The modern society has witnessed cases where people help each other in times of need. The modern society encourages people to help one another, as no one knows when they will also be in need. Many immigrants have been received in other countries without any ill treatments. They receive the same treatments as the country's citizens while at the same time offered protection against any danger.

Countries also learn to accept to appreciate the work of their citizens. This is because of the story whereby Sinuhe is highly welcomed back to his birthplace. He is offered a place to stay. He resides in a room of the son to the king and given nice robes to wear. The king also builds him a nice tomb through use of state builders and masons (Matthews et al. 32). Most people are nowadays honored by their respective countries for the efforts they put in different works they participate in.

The story gives hope to those who go to exile that at one time they would return to their countries. Sinuhe spends most of his years in exile where he goes to hide for fearing for his life. There is no day Sinuhe thinks of coming back to his country, Egypt. He however wishes Egypt the best even if he is not going to return. It is after a fight in a single combat that Sinuhe gains a name and the Egyptian king decides to invite him to Egypt (Matthews et al. 42). Sinuhe is surprised and this and eventually opts to travel back to his birthplace. Just like Sinuhe, exiles in different countries are regaining hope of going back to their countries one day.

The story also illustrates animosity that existed between different countries in the past. These countries waged wars against each other leading to the disappearance of many people. It is due to conflict between Libyans and Egyptians that Sinuhe left his country for Syria. The king of Egypt, Amenemhat had sent Sinuhe alongside the prince on a military expedition to Libya. During this time, the King is killed which is known to Sinuhe that it was a conspiracy back at the palace (Gardiner and Alan 11). He hence opts to run away. Wars usually result to such incidences and it has happened in the current society. Many people have had to leave their…