-Speaking of which, Taim's behaviour really surprised me, especially when he seemed concerned over Rand in that one LTT scene. I can't see him as a Darkfriend here - in fact, after this re-read, the theory that he turned later seems increasingly likely. I can even understand his motives for it now: not only is he the Number Two now (and Rand certainly doesn't treat him as an equal), he's seen a lot of evidence that Rand is not sane at all. What hope is there for the world if the Dragon Reborn has gone mad already? Not that it IS the reason, but it's made me think.
Don't forget, Moridin himself saves Rand not long after this, and offers helpful advice as well. Taim's "concern" for Rand could be of the same level. The concern is not for Rand out of some kindness, but rather for the potential ruin of their plans.
-Gawyn took a hit in my books near the end of LoC, when Rand thought about how he'd wanted to see Gawyn because he liked the guy. And then Gawyn said something about wanting to kill him after Dumai's Wells. Er. Wow. It was kind of sad to see those different perceptions... how Rand wants to be his friend and... the rumours... Stupid Gawyn. :<
Gawyn=
-Mat and Elayne would have made a very interesting couple. I like Tuon, but Elayne would've been cool, too. (Hey, Mat thinks she's pretty.)
If Mat and Elayne could be considered a "power" couple, what does that make Mat and Tuon? Working in concert, those two could about rule the world if they so chose. (ignoring the immediate concerns of the DO and TG of course)
-Finally, one part of Dumai's Wells really had an effect on me. It was almost heartbreaking to see the Asha'man destroy the Shaido so completely, in such a brutal manner, even as some of the heroes are unable to view the scene without becoming sick. They've become desensitized in such a short period of time; what happened in their training to do this - how did it happen? Just from making rocks explode?
Don't forget, those AM have gone "all-in" with Rand. Many have left their families, all have left their former lives. They have made a choice to become like the very men who broke their world, and spread chaos and destruction like wildfire. They have become the devil. It's not so much about being desensitized, as it is about them needing to succeed to confirm they've made the right choice. If they can't do their job as AM, if they fail.....then what are they? What then of the decision they made? It would be their ruin.
I would slave, to pave the way, to sink your ship of fools.
Thoughts on LoC
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Read the passage when Rand asks Mat to go to Salidar again.
- 07/10/2009 10:02:31 PM
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