In the Hebrew version of Esther, Esther seems like a pawn that is manipulated by men in power, yet it is Mordecai’s presence at the gate that is representative of redemption. After Esther is queen, Mordecai is present abound the gates and heard two of the king’s eunuchs conspiring to kill Ahasuerus. Since the gates are where legal and justifiable acts occur, Mordecai’s action to prevent the assassination suggests to the reader the author’s needs to the king to be alive for the saving of Jewish people to occur. Mordecai over hears this news at the gates, and tells Esther who then informs King Ahasuerus. Being around the gates allows Mordechai to gain the king’s favor. Mordechai continues to “walk around in front of the court of the harem,” to
