Egwene, on the other hand, is just a young, not that strong channeler, who served in a tavern before, as the daughter of a little village's mayor. Ok, she made experiences, like being damane or under the Aiel, which hardened her, and she is a Dreamer, but that doesn't really explain, how she can easily outsmart almost all AS, IMO.
Well she's very strong for a woman, but I get your point. I think one thing that's overlooked about Egwene is that RJ probably made her the only person from the 3rd Age who is strong in all five Powers. This means that she has a great affinity for everything. It's not mind-blowing like Nynaeve's Healing Talent, or Elayne's ability to make ter'angreal, but she is basically the most skilled woman alive.
As for political finesse, she's shown ambition second to none. Almost all the Emonds Fielders wanted to go home at some stage, but she is rabid in her desire to make something grand from her life. She's learned about every subject voraciously, and she's become adept at most Aes Sedai fields of expertise.
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Semirhage and Egwene
- 04/12/2009 02:31:45 PM
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I agree with all of that.
- 04/12/2009 02:58:48 PM
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Re: I agree with all of that. *NM*
- 04/12/2009 03:22:49 PM
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Re: I agree with all of that.
- 04/12/2009 03:29:46 PM
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The entire cast is full of Perfect Sues and Stuarts (I may have just made latter up)
- 04/12/2009 03:14:27 PM
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If you plan to write that review before the last two books are out, you better get re-reading now. *NM*
- 04/12/2009 03:20:31 PM
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about Semirhage
- 04/12/2009 03:21:32 PM
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but
- 04/12/2009 03:26:29 PM
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She was never THAT person.
- 06/12/2009 01:22:39 AM
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Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot
- 04/12/2009 05:03:48 PM
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Re: Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot
- 04/12/2009 06:42:41 PM
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If one compares the characters...
- 05/12/2009 11:24:16 AM
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Did I miss Rand's marriage ceremonies? I always thought the three girls only bonded him *NM*
- 05/12/2009 11:27:36 AM
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Egwene had the best mix of teachers and a desire to learn. Most believable, IMO. *NM*
- 04/12/2009 10:17:56 PM
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That's really nonsense
- 05/12/2009 11:13:20 AM
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Re: Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot
- 05/12/2009 06:11:40 PM
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And yet Egwene is still a fool regarding Gawyn.
- 04/12/2009 05:44:49 PM
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Egwene has a long way to go ...
- 05/12/2009 06:16:31 PM
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Hardly a blunder
- 06/12/2009 01:43:54 AM
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Re: Hardly a blunder? Send Egwene back to Silviana.
- 07/12/2009 04:03:08 PM
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Or she her rescue forced her hand. She lost her advantage
- 07/12/2009 04:47:56 PM
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She lost her advantage?!? Siuan probably saved her life
- 09/12/2009 11:57:26 AM
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- 09/12/2009 03:24:34 PM
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- 09/12/2009 03:24:34 PM
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She should have attacked when they first arrived
- 07/12/2009 09:35:33 PM
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Don't damn me, damn Graendal
- 09/12/2009 12:51:18 PM
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Yes, the Aes Sedai need to rediscover the meaning of "servants of all" *NM*
- 06/12/2009 05:03:19 AM
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I'm re-reading the series now for the first time in years. Egwene has always been a weak character.
- 07/12/2009 01:12:15 AM
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I think you'll find few people who agree with you on both of those counts... 
- 07/12/2009 01:53:58 PM
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- 07/12/2009 01:53:58 PM
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Irritating teen spirits ...
- 07/12/2009 04:32:51 PM
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You must not have been reading the same series I have.
- 07/12/2009 10:33:23 PM
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- 07/12/2009 10:33:23 PM
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