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I’m gonna dispel the narrative in the #WheelOfTime fandom that only dudes dislike Egwene and it’s because “they’re afraid of a powerful woman” I’m sure there is a certain section that do feel that way and but I don’t think it’s a majority. So here’s my perspective as a woman who
Dislikes Egwene. Please remember that this is MY opinion and it has been a couple years since I listened so I don’t remember every little detail. Also spoilers.
I appreciate the journey Egwene goes through, but I think she ultimately goes down not an ideal path. For starters,
I appreciate the journey Egwene goes through, but I think she ultimately goes down not an ideal path. For starters,
I don’t like how easily she casts aside the people who she grew up with and was friendly with her whole life. People grow and change but IMO you should never forget where you came from and the people who were there for you from the start. And no, I’m not a fan of that attitude
From certain other Emonds Fielders *cough* Rand *cough*.
I also think the power she acquired from being Amyrlin goes to her head real fast. I am a fan of the fact that she’s set up to be a puppet of sorts becomes a bad ass ruler in her own right, but she is power hungry.
I also think the power she acquired from being Amyrlin goes to her head real fast. I am a fan of the fact that she’s set up to be a puppet of sorts becomes a bad ass ruler in her own right, but she is power hungry.
Not Elaida levels of power hungry but power hungry nonetheless. Especially after she’s made Amyrlin in earnest. Just the general attitude I get from her “I’m the Amyrlin. What I say goes. Everyone has to listen to me” this is especially prevalent during the Last Battle Conference
When everyone gets together to decide a course of action it just seems like Egwene wants to be in charge of the whole thing. The attitude is especially bad when it comes to her interactions with Rand and the things he wants to do. She’s all about “I need to do this” it’s like
Girl, it’s Rand’s job to save everyone from Satan, how bout you don’t be obstinate for the sake of being obstinate. Listen to what he’s saying. Also if she wants be be a big bad ass in charge of the Aes Sedai then she did a terrible job utilizing them during the Last Battle and
The fact that all of the Aes Sedai wore themselves out in the first hour is her fault. She would not have had to do what she did against Damodred if she had utilized her Aes Sedai better.
I personally think characters like Nynaeve, Aviendha, Min, Aludra, and Moiraine are
I personally think characters like Nynaeve, Aviendha, Min, Aludra, and Moiraine are
Much more deserving of the adulation of “yay girl power” than Egwene. I am not saying she doesn’t deserve any, but I don’t think she’s even in the top 3 strong female characters in Wheel of Time.
So there’s my explaination. Civil discourse and thoughts are welcomed.
So there’s my explaination. Civil discourse and thoughts are welcomed.
And if you tell me the reason I don’t like Egwene is rooted in sexism, you will be blocked. That’s a cop out, asinine argument and you know it.
