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
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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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- 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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- 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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- 17/12/2010 08:25:39 PM
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 20/12/2010 09:46:22 AM
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- 20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM
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- 20/12/2010 10:27:59 AM
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