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I would say that in the grand scheme of things, Rand's had good to balance out the bad. RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 20/12/2010 06:27:35 PM
I would argue that while Rand's struggles are epic since the weight of the world is on his shoulders, he's had high points to counter the low points. Plus he has the advantage of having the Pattern bend to his will so that he is empowered to accomplish things. I think Egwene's character arc has more to do with her accumulating power so that she can be independent, but as a result, she is always in a weaker position than Rand or Nynaeve is. For example, the one thing we know can definitely be considered a strong point for Egwene, her channeling expertise, is often negated by Nynaeves' Healing talent. I doubt many fans consider modulating the sound dampening weave so that certain whispers are projected where she wants on the same level as Nynaeve discovering how to Heal the taint.
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Egwene, a poor leader? - 16/12/2010 05:59:15 PM 2540 Views
Egwene isn't supposed to be a leader. She's a dictator and a politician. - 16/12/2010 08:21:13 PM 1734 Views
Well! No love lost there - 17/12/2010 01:52:59 PM 1214 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 16/12/2010 09:35:44 PM 1489 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 16/12/2010 10:53:20 PM 1444 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 17/12/2010 03:07:40 AM 1491 Views
Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are? - 17/12/2010 04:52:34 AM 1307 Views
Re: Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are? - 17/12/2010 05:44:30 AM 1369 Views
That was the case a few books back - 17/12/2010 07:44:32 AM 1371 Views
Re: That was the case a few books back - 17/12/2010 10:14:36 AM 1405 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 17/12/2010 02:30:48 PM 1449 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 17/12/2010 08:25:39 PM 1188 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 18/12/2010 05:06:21 AM 1386 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 19/12/2010 08:41:31 PM 1296 Views
Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. *NM* - 20/12/2010 12:14:55 AM 761 Views
Re: Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. - 20/12/2010 01:24:12 AM 1305 Views
And the most painful torments were caused by Egwene - 20/12/2010 09:31:44 AM 1430 Views
That's not quite true. - 20/12/2010 06:47:33 PM 1235 Views
That's not quite accurate. - 21/12/2010 01:22:26 AM 1480 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 20/12/2010 12:57:42 AM 1198 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 20/12/2010 02:02:05 AM 1364 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? - 22/12/2010 07:08:37 AM 1317 Views
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 1376 Views
Ta'veren vs. Mary Sue - 17/12/2010 07:33:28 PM 1860 Views
I see them as being the same thing. - 17/12/2010 08:11:30 PM 1418 Views
I don't think the case can be made for Rand having it easy - 17/12/2010 11:04:58 PM 1286 Views
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 1273 Views
Funniest statement I've ever seen on here. - 18/12/2010 05:22:28 AM 1377 Views
Agree with your comments. - 20/12/2010 03:12:32 PM 1745 Views
You need to post more about Egwene - 17/12/2010 08:16:19 PM 1357 Views
Nah. Just a hyopcrite. *NM* - 17/12/2010 09:28:28 PM 725 Views
Yes, but for completely different reasons... - 18/12/2010 12:35:23 AM 1406 Views
Yes, communication is key. - 18/12/2010 05:32:01 AM 1233 Views
You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? - 18/12/2010 12:27:01 PM 1223 Views
Re: You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? - 18/12/2010 02:41:25 PM 1155 Views
Definitely... - 18/12/2010 03:24:12 PM 1249 Views
Where does the 200000 number come from? *NM* - 18/12/2010 03:36:22 PM 656 Views
That's not right... - 19/12/2010 12:56:25 AM 1232 Views
Re: That's not right... - 19/12/2010 11:38:54 PM 1352 Views
What's said above. Plus - 19/12/2010 11:00:42 AM 1206 Views
More explanations... - 20/12/2010 02:51:25 AM 1245 Views
Re: More explanations... - 20/12/2010 09:40:46 AM 1316 Views
Aiel, Cairhien and Andor are NOT under Egwenes power. - 20/12/2010 02:46:44 PM 1335 Views
Re: More explanations... - 20/12/2010 03:58:58 PM 1415 Views
An Amyrlin doesn't really have a power base. - 18/12/2010 05:43:12 AM 1325 Views
I think comparing Egwene to McCain is asking for trouble on several fronts. - 20/12/2010 12:33:04 AM 1228 Views
She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 02:41:32 AM 1251 Views
RJ is more powerful. - 20/12/2010 03:25:49 AM 1406 Views
I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... - 20/12/2010 03:58:03 AM 1295 Views
Re: I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... - 21/12/2010 09:08:20 PM 1287 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 09:46:22 AM 1318 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM 1225 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 10:27:59 AM 1285 Views
One example of this... - 20/12/2010 11:15:03 AM 1307 Views
Re: One example of this... - 20/12/2010 11:22:10 AM 1196 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... - 20/12/2010 11:08:35 AM 1267 Views
That's not quite true. - 20/12/2010 10:35:45 PM 1277 Views

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