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should the Dragon be a simple guy or noble born? Sidious Send a noteboard - 25/03/2010 07:30:10 PM

Rand is a farmer. Should he have been of royalty, like Elayne?

I think there are pros and cons to both. I don't like Elayne, but her upbringing has allowed her to learn about cultures, politics, finances and other valuable areas of knowledge. These skills of hers have been shown to be useful many times in the series, and have helped Nynaeve avoid insulting other cultures, or providing a sound plot to aid their plight.

On the other hand, I consider the Forsaken to be noble born. Most of them are highly educated and intelligent, and yet Rand thwarts them most times. I've often thought that Rand's uncomplex ways are the source of his success. If he needs to get something done, he does it. He doesn't think of hundreds of elaborate side-plots like the Forsaken do.

Which is better in your opinion?
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should the Dragon be a simple guy or noble born? - 25/03/2010 07:30:10 PM 1284 Views
Middle class suburbanite FTW *NM* - 25/03/2010 07:53:41 PM 271 Views
Re: should the Dragon be a simple guy or noble born? - 25/03/2010 08:11:28 PM 621 Views
Rand IS noble born ... he was raised simple. So both. *NM* - 25/03/2010 09:40:44 PM 272 Views
But wasn't Lews Therin also noble born? - 25/03/2010 09:58:20 PM 632 Views
It would be more interesting if he was a noble - 25/03/2010 10:03:57 PM 700 Views
Re: It would be more interesting if he was a noble - 25/03/2010 10:08:42 PM 672 Views
Re: It would be more interesting if he was a noble - 26/03/2010 01:55:35 PM 611 Views
Ironically, the hero of humble origins is itself a reaction to the previous noble hero. - 25/03/2010 11:04:01 PM 711 Views
Re: Ironically, the hero of humble origins is itself a reaction to the previous noble hero. - 26/03/2010 01:56:56 PM 562 Views
Frankly... - 26/03/2010 05:28:42 PM 580 Views
I'm thinking of a character similar to Beslan Mitsobar before his mother died - 26/03/2010 06:33:08 PM 551 Views
Batman. *NM* - 29/03/2010 07:05:20 PM 296 Views
Re: should the Dragon be a simple guy or noble born? - 25/03/2010 10:08:19 PM 575 Views
Re: should the Dragon be a simple guy or noble born? - 25/03/2010 10:09:40 PM 611 Views
When you say "should"... - 25/03/2010 10:16:01 PM 771 Views
I think he's simple because of the reasons you give for the nobility - 26/03/2010 01:17:39 AM 740 Views
Nicely said - 27/03/2010 07:50:00 AM 578 Views

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