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What I like about Egwene al'Vere BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 02/09/2009 02:52:54 AM
First off, I am glad to see this post in support of Egwene al'Vere. It warms my heart to know I've joined the right fansite.

Now, Egwene al'Vere is a very strong young woman. Her latest penance within the White Tower is a remarkable example of this young flower's coming of age. Why, I would even argue that Knife of Dreams is, on one level, a buildungsroman on Egwene al'Vere. What other character in the series would have the courage to pretend to be an Amyrlin in the White Tower itself, AND succeed in converting the (useless, albeit) novices? Every successful rebellion has to start from the bottom-up. What other character in the series is better suited for the stole? We know that Egwene al'Vere is from Emond's Field, which is the Heartland of the WoT world, so her value judgements are correct ones. The only other contenders really are Nynaeve al'Meara (who will be too busy making out with Lan Mandragoran) and Elayne Trakand (who will be too busy making out with Rand al'Thor, if it fits into Rand al'Thor's romantic schedule). The One Power strength of these three women puts them on a level far above any other Aes Sedai, so of course they will be put in the highest leadership positions. That is just how things work in the White Tower. Finally, what other character in the series had anything worthwhile happen to them in Crossroads of Twilight? Surely, that is not an achievement to be taken lightly.



Don't let her standard lacrimatic response to hardship fool you. Everyone in WoT cries. Except Cadsuane Mehlaidrin, of course. And the Forsaken. Oh and, yeah, the Aiel Wise Ones. And, actually, forget that second sentence.

Reprinting an oldie:

6. She's sensitive.
She cries every time she gets spanked. This is a useful technique that makes people like her afterwards. For Rand to get the support from people who beat him that Egwene gets, Verin has to secretly Compel them to swear fealty to him. Egwene has no need of such tawdry maneuvers. All she does is open the waterworks, and pow! Everyone likes her. She overcomes her serious violations of ji'e'toh and Tower Law in their eyes, whereas Rand had only committed the crime of being born with a Y-chromosome. Egwene's tears bridged a far greater mistrust, where Rand needed Compulsion. Clearly Egwene is by far the superior character.
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There is not enough Egwene hate. Three days without ANY is too long. - 02/09/2009 12:05:29 AM 3215 Views
What I like about Egwene al'Vere - 02/09/2009 02:52:54 AM 1769 Views
Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 02/09/2009 05:23:24 AM 1279 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 02/09/2009 06:38:55 AM 1257 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 03/09/2009 02:48:58 AM 1192 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 03/09/2009 05:34:35 AM 1146 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 02/09/2009 04:42:43 PM 1166 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 02/09/2009 04:50:12 PM 1123 Views
Re: Her capabilty to love is astonishing. - 02/09/2009 04:54:43 PM 1017 Views
I take objection to Mat. - 03/09/2009 02:34:37 AM 1154 Views
I don't really agree - 03/09/2009 05:13:46 AM 1103 Views
not a wish - 03/09/2009 01:30:30 PM 1067 Views
Re: not a wish - 03/09/2009 04:42:53 PM 1093 Views
Re: not a wish - 03/09/2009 05:01:33 PM 1253 Views
I think you're being a bit unfair - 04/09/2009 12:50:19 AM 1180 Views
Bah... here's my version - 02/09/2009 04:40:00 PM 1283 Views
Re: Bah... here's my version - 02/09/2009 07:20:21 PM 1250 Views
I'll dispute #2 and #4 - 02/09/2009 09:36:55 PM 1169 Views
OK - 02/09/2009 10:10:26 PM 987 Views
Re: OK - 03/09/2009 05:10:46 AM 1044 Views
Re: OK - 03/09/2009 04:12:07 PM 1058 Views
Yes, I have always wondered about that. - 03/09/2009 08:31:43 AM 1008 Views
Re: Bah... here's my version - 03/09/2009 02:22:24 AM 1055 Views
Rand had to do the same thing, though. - 03/09/2009 04:14:22 PM 1231 Views
Bah right back. - 04/09/2009 11:54:30 PM 1390 Views
Re: Bah right back. - 05/09/2009 03:04:09 PM 1104 Views
Ah, just like the good ol' days - 02/09/2009 07:31:36 PM 1058 Views
Hear, hear! *NM* - 02/09/2009 09:37:43 PM 487 Views
... - 02/09/2009 09:37:50 PM 1091 Views
Now you just need your 35 part series on her... - 03/09/2009 02:45:16 AM 1295 Views
That is a Wise One approach. - 03/09/2009 04:43:53 PM 1122 Views
So what? - 04/09/2009 11:30:28 PM 1181 Views
Re: Now you just need your 35 part series on her... - 03/09/2009 09:07:22 PM 1155 Views
Why do you hate me so much? *NM* - 04/09/2009 09:40:34 PM 529 Views
Enough... please - 01/11/2009 01:13:15 PM 1013 Views

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