2. Speculating What reason does Nekhebu give for his success? What other factors might have contributed to his achievements?

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Set your sight on being a scribe; a fine profession that suits you. . . . You stride freely on the road. You will not be like a hired ox. You are in front of others. . . .

Look, I instruct you [as a scribe] to make you sound; to make you hold the [writing] palette freely. To make you become one the king trusts; to make you gain entrance to treasury and granary. . . . You are dressed in fine clothes; you own horses. Your boat is on the river; you are supplied with attendants. You stride about inspecting. A mansion is built in your town. You have a powerful office, given you by the king. Male and female slaves are about you. . . . Put the writings in your heart, and you will be protected from all kinds of toil. You will become a worthy official.

His majesty found me a common builder. His majesty conferred upon me the (successive offices of) journeyman builder, master builder, and master of a craft. (Next) his majesty conferred upon me the (successive offices of) Royal Constructor and Builder, Royal Attaché, and Royal Constructor and Architect. . . . His majesty did all this because his majesty favored me so greatly.

It shows that it has reached the king's trust. That was the biggest reason for his success. Other factors that may have contributed to this success are dedication, hard work and obedience.

Explanation:

According to the reading of the text above, we can see that the narrator is introducing a new scribe, following in his footsteps. That's because he was a very important scribe for the king, who promoted him many riches, respect and honor. According to the reading, we can see that the narrator attracted and honored the king's trust, in addition to doing the job that was asked of him in the best possible way, which allowed the king to like him and give him several favors.