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Ahasuerus, immortalized in Selma Lagerlöf's tale, is a figure of legend, often portrayed as the Wandering Jew. Doomed to incessant movement, Ahasuerus serves as a symbol of restlessness, exile, and the human desire for redemption. His perpetual journey through the ages reflects the enduring nature of human suffering, yet also embodies the enduring hope for eventual release and salvation.