A century or so after The Iliad was written, the authors of the Book of Samuel also turned to the lexicon of family to depict the legendary bond between David and Jonathan. Their affinity is measured not just through comparisons with blood allegiances, but against them: David's survival hangs on Jonathan's willingness to betray his father, King Saul, to save his friend. Their story is a contest between the obligations of family and the free choice of friendship.
Why modern fiction has turned its back on friendship | Books | The Guardian
30 March 2015
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