Ishamael was not defeated in tGH, he was defeated in book 3, tDR. He, along with Be'lal, was defeated in the battle for the stone. It was clear that Ishamael was mostly insane so him being a major threat is a stretch. Also the series was originally meant as a trilogy, so having big bad Ishamael being finally defeated (after pretending to be defeated in books 1 and 2) in book 3 was probably just part of the conversion from 3 books to 14.
As for the reason he had a sword fight with Rand instead of killing him. Ishamael, and even Moridin, has continuously tried to convert Rand instead of killing him. He believes that if he can convert Rand they together can help finally break the wheel of time. Instead of killing him which would give the Shadow a momentary victory for a few ages until LTT is reborn and the battle is fought again. Ishy is going for a complete victory, instead of one that will only last a few ages on the turning of the wheel.
As for the reason he had a sword fight with Rand instead of killing him. Ishamael, and even Moridin, has continuously tried to convert Rand instead of killing him. He believes that if he can convert Rand they together can help finally break the wheel of time. Instead of killing him which would give the Shadow a momentary victory for a few ages until LTT is reborn and the battle is fought again. Ishy is going for a complete victory, instead of one that will only last a few ages on the turning of the wheel.
What were your biggest "WTF?" moments?
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I don't think you got what he said...
24/02/2010 03:03:19 PM
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Yes. If you need to take a bullet to the leg to avoid a bullet to the head
24/02/2010 03:10:00 PM
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Can't agree with that.
24/02/2010 05:33:01 PM
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Re: Can't agree with that.
24/02/2010 06:40:24 PM
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But in Aviendha's case...
24/02/2010 08:10:55 PM
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So this is the last sandwhich?
24/02/2010 11:43:37 PM
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Your argument is irrelevant.
24/02/2010 11:58:45 PM
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No it isn't...
25/02/2010 05:23:58 PM
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Re: No it isn't...
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25/02/2010 07:48:54 PM
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I don't get these
24/02/2010 03:18:44 PM
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These were I found surprising/confusing on my first read
24/02/2010 03:52:12 PM
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If you think her "Magic Tight Rope Dancing Skills" were confusing
24/02/2010 04:05:18 PM
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Indeed. I've learned a bit of juggling too (from same person)
24/02/2010 04:19:40 PM
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Another from Mat:
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