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Brandon Sanderson / Re: WoK: Top 5 Villians That Really Really Need to Die (*Spoilers*)
« on: October 16, 2010, 07:49:07 PM »
Roshone is simply out of money and options and fated to be no more than an unceasing misfortune to all those around him - I don't think anyone in his world and plane of reality likes him either. Is he a Villain? As much as the next grouchy old man who harasses the neighbors.
Sadeas is socially accepted opportunist who can't see the use of taking the good path when the bad is more convenient/quicker - he's a politician.
Amaran has disturbing logic in the events we've witnessed - he's focused on appearances rather than actuality in any given moral dilemma we've seen him confront. Who knows - we haven't seen very much of him so maybe he'll show some redeeming behavior as the tale progresses?
Szeth obviously has a backstory (which will come out later) and has a lifestyle that does not give him many options. Didn't his viewpoints make it seem like he ENJOYED having his abilities underestimated so he wouldn't be used? He's sickened by what Taravangian is doing - obviously his moral compass points the right way...he simply doesn't have free will to act as his convictions direct him (or at least believes he doesn't). I don't see him as evil so much as exploited and unable to escape a cycle of violence and destruction - he's a tool in the hands of whoever lays hold of his stone. Would I like to see what he can/would do without a master forcing his hand.
So...right now I think he's an Anti-Villain but not really by choice.
Taravangian is really the surprise bad guy here...but he's got it all rationalized and he's got overall good intentions (to save the world from the doom which is obviously coming). Do I think he's our biggest mortal foe? No. Definitely an Anti-Villain by choice.
So I see two who I don't believe should be on the list...YET
Szeth...has not acted on his own, as he would choose - yet.
Amaran - I don't feel we have enough information. Obviously he's not the most exemplary individual we'll ever meet but he's not necessarily a full fledged Villain.
Sadeas is socially accepted opportunist who can't see the use of taking the good path when the bad is more convenient/quicker - he's a politician.
Amaran has disturbing logic in the events we've witnessed - he's focused on appearances rather than actuality in any given moral dilemma we've seen him confront. Who knows - we haven't seen very much of him so maybe he'll show some redeeming behavior as the tale progresses?
Szeth obviously has a backstory (which will come out later) and has a lifestyle that does not give him many options. Didn't his viewpoints make it seem like he ENJOYED having his abilities underestimated so he wouldn't be used? He's sickened by what Taravangian is doing - obviously his moral compass points the right way...he simply doesn't have free will to act as his convictions direct him (or at least believes he doesn't). I don't see him as evil so much as exploited and unable to escape a cycle of violence and destruction - he's a tool in the hands of whoever lays hold of his stone. Would I like to see what he can/would do without a master forcing his hand.
So...right now I think he's an Anti-Villain but not really by choice.
Taravangian is really the surprise bad guy here...but he's got it all rationalized and he's got overall good intentions (to save the world from the doom which is obviously coming). Do I think he's our biggest mortal foe? No. Definitely an Anti-Villain by choice.
So I see two who I don't believe should be on the list...YET
Szeth...has not acted on his own, as he would choose - yet.
Amaran - I don't feel we have enough information. Obviously he's not the most exemplary individual we'll ever meet but he's not necessarily a full fledged Villain.