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philia-fan.livejournal.comI tried to put this under "adjectives" but the comment got eaten.
Eugenides, despite his denial of it, is brave.
I like to contrast his and Attolia's courage in QoA. When she thinks he will kill her, she raises her chin defiantly, outwardly brave. When he thinks she will kill or torture him, he's willing to beg and grovel. The outward show of bravery doesn't interest him. But what kind of courage does it take to get yourself deliberately thrown into prison for months, on a wild chance that you'll get out again? To try to kidnap someone who would slowly torture you if you fail? To reach for a naked swordblade with your only remaining hand, when your hands are your most precious resource?
Eugenides, despite his denial of it, is brave.
I like to contrast his and Attolia's courage in QoA. When she thinks he will kill her, she raises her chin defiantly, outwardly brave. When he thinks she will kill or torture him, he's willing to beg and grovel. The outward show of bravery doesn't interest him. But what kind of courage does it take to get yourself deliberately thrown into prison for months, on a wild chance that you'll get out again? To try to kidnap someone who would slowly torture you if you fail? To reach for a naked swordblade with your only remaining hand, when your hands are your most precious resource?
