Except the boys are given a metaphysical explanation and the Wondergirls are just given the Magical +10 Protection that Main Characters get in comics, which mean the same thing. It's all semantics to me.
Both dampen any sense of threat or risk to the characters, so I don't see the point of criticizing one main character for being untouchable and perfect when another main character displays the same abilities except with some book explanation.
This is a trait that most main characters have in series such as this and complaining about them just seems to be missing the point IMHO. It seems like a justification for fanboyism.
Oh, and being captured and/or tortured by the Damane, the Seanchan and the Black Ajah seemed like a good amount of challenges to earn some Plot Convenient Invincibility. Honestly, Rand, Mat and Perrin have had it pretty easy next to the women in this series.
Both dampen any sense of threat or risk to the characters, so I don't see the point of criticizing one main character for being untouchable and perfect when another main character displays the same abilities except with some book explanation.
This is a trait that most main characters have in series such as this and complaining about them just seems to be missing the point IMHO. It seems like a justification for fanboyism.
Oh, and being captured and/or tortured by the Damane, the Seanchan and the Black Ajah seemed like a good amount of challenges to earn some Plot Convenient Invincibility. Honestly, Rand, Mat and Perrin have had it pretty easy next to the women in this series.
"Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
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Egwene, a poor leader?
16/12/2010 05:59:15 PM
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Egwene isn't supposed to be a leader. She's a dictator and a politician.
16/12/2010 08:21:13 PM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
16/12/2010 10:53:20 PM
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If the Shadow had removed Elaida so Egwene was Amyrlin whilst Rand was still Dark ...
16/12/2010 11:56:08 PM
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Same thing if Elaida was in charge when meeting w/ Dark Rand. *NM*
17/12/2010 02:10:20 AM
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Except Rand wouldn't go to the WT with Elaida in charge, without having to fight
17/12/2010 02:50:18 AM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
17/12/2010 03:07:40 AM
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Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are?
17/12/2010 04:52:34 AM
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Re: Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are?
17/12/2010 05:44:30 AM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
17/12/2010 02:30:48 PM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
17/12/2010 08:25:39 PM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
18/12/2010 05:06:21 AM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
19/12/2010 08:41:31 PM
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Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. *NM*
20/12/2010 12:14:55 AM
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Re: Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends.
20/12/2010 01:24:12 AM
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And the most painful torments were caused by Egwene
20/12/2010 09:31:44 AM
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Re: Egwene, a poor leader?
20/12/2010 12:57:42 AM
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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
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Ta'veren vs. Mary Sue
17/12/2010 07:33:28 PM
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I see them as being the same thing.
17/12/2010 08:11:30 PM
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I don't think the case can be made for Rand having it easy
17/12/2010 11:04:58 PM
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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
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Funniest statement I've ever seen on here.
18/12/2010 05:22:28 AM
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But you are just undervaluing Egwene's struggles in comparison to the other characters.
20/12/2010 06:17:17 PM
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Re: But you are just undervaluing Egwene's struggles in comparison to the other characters.
22/12/2010 05:28:01 PM
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Yes, but for completely different reasons...
18/12/2010 12:35:23 AM
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You think Egwene has more power than Tuon?
18/12/2010 12:27:01 PM
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Definitely...
18/12/2010 03:24:12 PM
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I think comparing Egwene to McCain is asking for trouble on several fronts.
20/12/2010 12:33:04 AM
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She has a pretty powerful weapon...
20/12/2010 02:41:32 AM
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RJ is more powerful.
20/12/2010 03:25:49 AM
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Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon...
20/12/2010 09:46:22 AM
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Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon...
20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM
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Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon...
20/12/2010 10:27:59 AM
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