Atticus was freshening up his make-up. He was preparing for the feast meal. He had to gain the king's favor. He was a man with a feminine appearance and even a beauty that would make women jealous. He was the only man staying with the women in the harem. Because it was believed that he was a man who had lost his masculinity. He also thought that he was someone who would serve men. After putting on his make-up, he looked around at the concubines.