Because I think it definitely fits the wordings of the various Prophecies and the plot development we saw (e.g. Rand's interactions with Alivia) better. On the other hand, I have no reason to believe that Gawyn will suddenly become crucial in Rand's plotline. I also don't see why Rand's girls would have to bring Rand's corpse to Tar Valon on a boat (besides that the particular Prophecy states that Rand on the boat is dead but alive then). In my view, Rand will simply come to the realisation that he has to fake his death to trick the Shadow, also using the dull dagger, while Logain will seemingly take his place.
As said, the fake death-theory (or at least the idea that it only appears to the world as if the hero died, while he is actually still alive) is also based on myths or other fantasy/science fiction series from which RJ borrowed, like the Greek myths or Dune. IIRC, also the earlier versions of the King Arthur myth said that Arthur was just badly wounded, but actually survived and didn't die. There are also critics of the Bible who argue that Jesus actually didn't die on the cross, but just fell unconscious and was later revived. Rand's "death" could be an example of changing of myths, namely that he actually didn't die, but this resurrection will be the future story.
As said, the fake death-theory (or at least the idea that it only appears to the world as if the hero died, while he is actually still alive) is also based on myths or other fantasy/science fiction series from which RJ borrowed, like the Greek myths or Dune. IIRC, also the earlier versions of the King Arthur myth said that Arthur was just badly wounded, but actually survived and didn't die. There are also critics of the Bible who argue that Jesus actually didn't die on the cross, but just fell unconscious and was later revived. Rand's "death" could be an example of changing of myths, namely that he actually didn't die, but this resurrection will be the future story.
My new 'loony' theory
03/05/2010 11:09:52 AM
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Hehe, yeah, we can also discuss it here...
03/05/2010 12:04:57 PM
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Good deal. You're still being prejudiced, though.
03/05/2010 12:20:00 PM
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Of course, I prefer my theory....
03/05/2010 01:01:07 PM
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I suppose it's better than Beslan
03/05/2010 01:19:52 PM
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He, Beslan being Berelain's man in white was a most brilliant theory!
03/05/2010 01:55:07 PM
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See, this is why I am right and you are wrong!
04/05/2010 03:56:31 AM
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In my view
04/05/2010 10:07:02 AM
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Still prejudiced, of course...
04/05/2010 10:24:53 AM
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Just disagreeing
04/05/2010 11:15:44 AM
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And repeating yourself. But I have evidence.
04/05/2010 12:24:06 PM
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Well...
04/05/2010 01:10:17 PM
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This is getting silly
04/05/2010 01:27:56 PM
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Yeah, I think as well that we have sufficiently exchanged our views on this matter!
*NM*
04/05/2010 02:18:09 PM
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Re: My new 'loony' theory
03/05/2010 04:27:12 PM
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cool people change the subject line
04/05/2010 04:14:18 AM
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Re: cool people change the subject line
04/05/2010 06:43:01 AM
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Re: cool people change the subject line
04/05/2010 07:32:24 AM
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Re: cool people change the subject line
04/05/2010 08:31:47 AM
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Re: cool people change the subject line
04/05/2010 09:27:51 AM
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I dont claim to be but didnt you say cool people change the subject line?
05/05/2010 02:41:49 AM
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Yes. What of it? *NM*
05/05/2010 03:22:34 AM
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now you're a cool kid again?
*NM*
05/05/2010 03:23:49 AM
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It was originally a comment on those who normally dwell here (and also did at Wotmania of course) *NM*
05/05/2010 03:25:17 AM
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Re: My new 'loony' theory
04/05/2010 04:44:28 AM
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what comments by Brandon, and what flaws?
04/05/2010 04:49:29 AM
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Gawyn promised not to raise a hand against Rand
06/05/2010 12:59:47 AM
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Indeed he did.
06/05/2010 07:23:44 AM
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But...
06/05/2010 08:52:04 AM
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Just because it makes more sense to you doesn't make it more likely. I have evidence!
06/05/2010 09:57:52 AM
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Well...
06/05/2010 11:12:42 AM
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*sigh*
06/05/2010 01:41:03 PM
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I'm still hoping to dissuade you from this crazy idea!
06/05/2010 02:07:54 PM
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You won't.
06/05/2010 02:11:42 PM
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Gawyn agreed that he would talk with Elayne about this topic
06/05/2010 02:32:55 PM
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Nice theory ...
07/05/2010 06:25:29 PM
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Take two
17/05/2010 07:33:35 PM
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Re: Take two
17/05/2010 11:45:08 PM
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Re: Take two
18/05/2010 12:52:10 AM
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Re: Take two
18/05/2010 01:35:46 AM
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Re: Take two
18/05/2010 01:45:24 AM
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