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Gebu is Ranofers half brother. Although this is true, he hates having to share with Ranofer, which causes pain and etc. Yet, in chapter IV to VI Gebu is actually quite nice because of the gold he stole. This means that Gebu lacked what he wanted, and takes his anger out on Ranofer.
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Gebu is mean to Ranofer because he is jealous of Ranofer's skills and talents as a goldsmith. Gebu feels inferior to Ranofer and mistreats him to assert his dominance and control. Additionally, Gebu wants to maintain his power and authority in the family, leading him to be cruel to Ranofer.
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What are 3 ways Gebu mistreats Ranofer?
Gebu at first seems to respect Ranofer during the beginning of the novel, but Ranofer explains that he is mean and "Son of the Set Devil". Also, later in the book, we see that Gebu has beaten Ranofer before and that there are marks on his back.
Who does ranofer instinctively dislike in the golden goblet?
Ranofer instinctively dislikes Gebu, his half-brother, because Gebu mistreats him and is abusive. Ranofer feels inferior and oppressed by Gebu's presence.
How will gebu react if he learns of what ranofer has done?
gebu will beat ranofer until he dies and he will not make ranofer apprentice him in the Goldsmith shop
What can ranofer tell gebu about the coppers?
Ranofer can tell Gebu that he knows about Gebu selling stolen copper from the tombs to the goldsmith, and that he witnessed the transaction. Ranofer can also warn Gebu that he will report the illegal activity to the authorities if Gebu does not stop his dishonest behavior.
What did ranofer ask that made gebu mad?
Ranofer asked Gebu where he hid the gold that he stole from their boss, and Gebu became angry because he hadn't told Ranofer where he hid it.
Why does ranofer have to follow gebu?
because
What street does ranofer and gebu live in?
Ranofer and Gebu live on the Street of the Goldworkers in the book "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw.
Where did Ranofer find the golden goblet?
in Gebu's room Ranofer finds the golden goblet in the chest, not the box, in Gebu's room, where he is forbidden to go, upstairs.
What are some traits about gebu?
Gebu is Ranofer's evil step brother who steals stuff
Who were the main characters in the book golden goblet?
Most likely, Ranofer and Gebu and I would count Heqet and the Ancient since they helped Ranofer catch Gebu =)
Where did ranofer follow gebu and wenamon to?
to the valley of kings
What is the golden goblet that ranofer finds in gebus room?
He was a porter for Rekh the goldsmith. Then, later in the book he becomes Gebu's stonecutting apprentice. :) In the begginning, Ranofer was a porter for Rekh the goldsmith, then he became Gebu the stonecutter's apprentice, also his half brother, and in the end he becomes Zau's the Master goldsmith's apprentice.
