Monday, January 17, 2011

Minor Characters



By Linda

For a bit of variety I have decided to resume the Analysis of Minor Characters series starting with Lini.

If you have suggestions for other minor characters I could analyse, please post them in the comments below.
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13 comments:

  1. archaeoJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Melindhra, I think, would be interesting to observe. As far as I know, she's the only Aiel Darkfriend we get to really know in any way, which is interesting in and of itself. She also offers a jumping-off point for a discussion of divided loyalties, which this series spends a great deal of time developing and exploring.


    Since female leadership is almost a theme in this series, you might do well with Sharina, Sorilea, and Alise. All three are strong women, and it's interesting to compare their style. A lot of what Jordan thought made for a strong woman can easily be seen in these three.

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  2. BergioynJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Aludra would be interesting.

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  3. BergioynJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Nevermind the above comment

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  4. TyranAmirosJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I'd love to see Leane and Davram Bashere

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Rhuarc or Dobraine.

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  6. MollyJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I second the Melindhra suggestion. I also think a general examination of the First Maid/Keeper of the Keys/Seneschal characters would be interesting; almost every nation has them ( even the Aiel, with their roofmistresses). It would be interesting to examine the position(s).

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I would love to see a Berelain write up in that style, but not sure she is minor enough.

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  8. LindaJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    These are good suggestions! Please keep them coming.

    As for Berelain, she is analysed in detail in an esssay with Faile. It is currently being updated for ToM.

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  9. luvtheedragonJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Sulin/ Nandera from the maidens.

    Selucia from seanchan.

    Tam and Cenn Buie from two-rivers.

    Elyas and Hopper from the wolfs.

    Guaire Amalasan from false dragons.

    Furyk Karede and Agelmar Jagad from the great captains.

    Elder Haman from the Ogier

    Harine from the sea folk.

    Min's aunt.

    Narishma and Flinn from the Ashaman.

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  10. AmyJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Just a few ideas: Hurin, Selucia, Ituralde, Alliandre, Weiramon, Saerin, Karede, Selande

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  11. LindaJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Wow! These are great ideas! Thanks. :) Quite a few weeks' worth here.

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  12. ThorumJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Merilille would be really great too: from top negociator to Sea Folk ragdoll.

    And I'm seconding Tam, Alise, Alliandre and Leane.

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  13. LindaJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I'm really liking these. :) Will definitely do as many as I can.

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