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I would say that in the grand scheme of things, Rand's had good to balance out the bad. RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 20/12/2010 06:27:35 PM
I would argue that while Rand's struggles are epic since the weight of the world is on his shoulders, he's had high points to counter the low points. Plus he has the advantage of having the Pattern bend to his will so that he is empowered to accomplish things. I think Egwene's character arc has more to do with her accumulating power so that she can be independent, but as a result, she is always in a weaker position than Rand or Nynaeve is. For example, the one thing we know can definitely be considered a strong point for Egwene, her channeling expertise, is often negated by Nynaeves' Healing talent. I doubt many fans consider modulating the sound dampening weave so that certain whispers are projected where she wants on the same level as Nynaeve discovering how to Heal the taint.
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Egwene, a poor leader? - 16/12/2010 05:59:15 PM 2169 Views
Egwene isn't supposed to be a leader. She's a dictator and a politician. - 16/12/2010 08:21:13 PM 1321 Views
Well! No love lost there - 17/12/2010 01:52:59 PM 818 Views
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Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. *NM* - 20/12/2010 12:14:55 AM 545 Views
Re: Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. - 20/12/2010 01:24:12 AM 947 Views
And the most painful torments were caused by Egwene - 20/12/2010 09:31:44 AM 1061 Views
That's not quite true. - 20/12/2010 06:47:33 PM 877 Views
That's not quite accurate. - 21/12/2010 01:22:26 AM 1137 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 20/12/2010 12:57:42 AM 852 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 20/12/2010 02:02:05 AM 971 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 22/12/2010 07:08:37 AM 895 Views
She has the same power base as any Amyrlin - the Aes Sedai, the artisans, Guards & citizens of TV - 17/12/2010 05:51:20 PM 984 Views
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I see them as being the same thing. - 17/12/2010 08:11:30 PM 991 Views
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I would say that in the grand scheme of things, Rand's had good to balance out the bad. - 20/12/2010 06:27:35 PM 891 Views
Funniest statement I've ever seen on here. - 18/12/2010 05:22:28 AM 1001 Views
Agree with your comments. - 20/12/2010 03:12:32 PM 1193 Views
You need to post more about Egwene - 17/12/2010 08:16:19 PM 957 Views
Nah. Just a hyopcrite. *NM* - 17/12/2010 09:28:28 PM 503 Views
Yes, but for completely different reasons... - 18/12/2010 12:35:23 AM 1030 Views
Yes, communication is key. - 18/12/2010 05:32:01 AM 893 Views
You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? - 18/12/2010 12:27:01 PM 852 Views
Re: You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? - 18/12/2010 02:41:25 PM 798 Views
Definitely... - 18/12/2010 03:24:12 PM 892 Views
Where does the 200000 number come from? *NM* - 18/12/2010 03:36:22 PM 453 Views
That's not right... - 19/12/2010 12:56:25 AM 860 Views
Re: That's not right... - 19/12/2010 11:38:54 PM 983 Views
What's said above. Plus - 19/12/2010 11:00:42 AM 830 Views
More explanations... - 20/12/2010 02:51:25 AM 857 Views
Re: More explanations... - 20/12/2010 09:40:46 AM 911 Views
Aiel, Cairhien and Andor are NOT under Egwenes power. - 20/12/2010 02:46:44 PM 917 Views
Re: More explanations... - 20/12/2010 03:58:58 PM 1039 Views
An Amyrlin doesn't really have a power base. - 18/12/2010 05:43:12 AM 963 Views
I think comparing Egwene to McCain is asking for trouble on several fronts. - 20/12/2010 12:33:04 AM 857 Views
She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 02:41:32 AM 885 Views
RJ is more powerful. - 20/12/2010 03:25:49 AM 990 Views
I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... - 20/12/2010 03:58:03 AM 924 Views
Re: I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... - 21/12/2010 09:08:20 PM 923 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 09:46:22 AM 964 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM 833 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 10:27:59 AM 917 Views
One example of this... - 20/12/2010 11:15:03 AM 952 Views
Re: One example of this... - 20/12/2010 11:22:10 AM 814 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 11:08:35 AM 902 Views
That's not quite true. - 20/12/2010 10:35:45 PM 900 Views

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