...disappointed. Because Sanderson cannot deviate from the script too much.
But it seems he is portraying the last Forsaken at least slightly more sympathetically than any have been portrayed thus far.
It at least gets us to stop, and for one brief moment look at events from Demandred's point of view. The fact that we then immediately decide that he is still an evil mass murderer is not the point.
The point is the fact that he made us reflect on Demandred's motivations. Which means Demandred appears with a modicum more depth in our minds than he did before.
Well done Brandon. I'm certain that was inserted by you, and was not part of the original script.
EDIT
RJ had a similar opportunity with Lanfear, when he was asked whether it was the Dark One's touch that drove her to evil. He refuted this by saying that she was every bit as evil before the Dark One was freed as afterwards.
So nope, no internal conflict or depth of character there. That's not how RJ rolls.
But it seems he is portraying the last Forsaken at least slightly more sympathetically than any have been portrayed thus far.
It at least gets us to stop, and for one brief moment look at events from Demandred's point of view. The fact that we then immediately decide that he is still an evil mass murderer is not the point.
The point is the fact that he made us reflect on Demandred's motivations. Which means Demandred appears with a modicum more depth in our minds than he did before.
Well done Brandon. I'm certain that was inserted by you, and was not part of the original script.
EDIT
RJ had a similar opportunity with Lanfear, when he was asked whether it was the Dark One's touch that drove her to evil. He refuted this by saying that she was every bit as evil before the Dark One was freed as afterwards.
So nope, no internal conflict or depth of character there. That's not how RJ rolls.
I think that if Brandon messes up Demandred, we should send a gholam to deal with him. I dislike Demandred more than all the Forsaken, but even I have to admit that he is as close to Lews Therin in skill and ability as anyone. There's so much to work with --- he has enormous intellect, skill with saidin and with armies. There's really no excuse.
I'm happy with what RJ did with Lanfear. It ended in a direct duel with the Dragon that killed hundreds of innocent bystanders. That's the type of villainy we need - Rahvin came close too.
I think Graendal had some good depth. I can easily understand someone becoming so disillusioned with society that they make a total switch and want to destroy all of Creation. She was an interesting character. I'm sad to see her gone, but I think Hesselam is going to be entertaining before she bites it.
Its shocking to think that all of these Forsaken need to be balefired to prevent resurrection. Unless they are killed and can't be reborn before the DO is defeated.
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AMOL chapter 1: Demandred
- 26/09/2012 05:56:20 PM
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I found this utterly refreshing. A Forsaken who isn't 100% villain, and LTT who wasn't 100% the hero
- 26/09/2012 06:50:40 PM
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I think you are getting your hopes up unjustifiably.
- 26/09/2012 07:59:37 PM
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Getting my hopes up that RJ improved his portrayal of villains, yes.
- 26/09/2012 09:20:50 PM
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I agree, I would love to see Demandred throw a coup and become ultra-badass Naeblis
- 27/09/2012 04:03:02 AM
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I think you're going to be disappointed
- 27/09/2012 07:17:30 AM
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Undoubtedly I will be...
- 27/09/2012 07:59:46 AM
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Re: Undoubtedly I will be...
- 27/09/2012 09:16:29 AM
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The duel with Lanfear killed hundreds of innocent bystanders?
- 27/09/2012 03:40:14 PM
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Re: The duel with Lanfear killed hundreds of innocent bystanders?
- 27/09/2012 03:45:22 PM
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