"What is Eugenides’ reaction when he is informed that Eddis declared war on Attolia in his name? Does this change his relationship with Eddis? Does he like being called a “sacred relic, a hero” (p.133) in the eyes of the people of Eddis"
Oooh! Good question Rowana!Gen's relationship with Eddis, hmm.... You know, I have a confession to make. I actually thought while reading the Theif that Gen would end up with Eddis. *ducks rotten tomatoes* lol. So I read the QOA the first time thinking that would happen. When Eddis declares war in Gen's name (even though she said she wouldn't start a war to avenge him, or something like that)I think he felt a little guilty, that his failure would now lead to the loss of life of so many soldiers. (remember the part where he went to visit the soildiers, and his aversion for bloodshed?) Also, I thought that it was interesting that throughotut Gen's entire recovery he was completely devoid of any hatred for Attolia; it was almost like Eddis was taking the hatred that Gen was susposed to be feeling for Attolia, leaving Gen with feelings of heartbreak and 'lost love'(in hindsight)
Does it change his relationship with Eddis; well, thats tough.I guesS they were almost like older sister/younger brother, and after the events in QOA, she realized that Gen was also vunerable, and she felt she needed to protect him. After she found out that Gen loved Attolia (by the way, what exact part in QOA DID Eddis find out that Gen loved Attolia? It never says, or I can't find it)she, despite knowing him better than everyone else in Eddis, was horrified, and jealous, because it meant he would leave her, and join Attolia. In KOA, I think that the Gen/Eddis relationship would be one of the minor conflicts to resolve, because I 'm having a hard time seeing how Gen will be able to be loyal to BOTH queens without some problems; kind of like a man who has to deal with problems arising between his mother and new wife, lol. Gah!! I wanna write more, but I have to go!! Ah well, let the discussion continue!
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Date: 1/7/06 04:24 pm (UTC)Oooh! Good question Rowana!Gen's relationship with Eddis, hmm....
You know, I have a confession to make. I actually thought while reading the Theif that Gen would end up with Eddis. *ducks rotten tomatoes* lol. So I read the QOA the first time thinking that would happen. When Eddis declares war in Gen's name (even though she said she wouldn't start a war to avenge him, or something like that)I think he felt a little guilty, that his failure would now lead to the loss of life of so many soldiers. (remember the part where he went to visit the soildiers, and his aversion for bloodshed?) Also, I thought that it was interesting that throughotut Gen's entire recovery he was completely devoid of any hatred for Attolia; it was almost like Eddis was taking the hatred that Gen was susposed to be feeling for Attolia, leaving Gen with feelings of heartbreak and 'lost love'(in hindsight)
Does it change his relationship with Eddis; well, thats tough.I guesS they were almost like older sister/younger brother, and after the events in QOA, she realized that Gen was also vunerable, and she felt she needed to protect him. After she found out that Gen loved Attolia (by the way, what exact part in QOA DID Eddis find out that Gen loved Attolia? It never says, or I can't find it)she, despite knowing him better than everyone else in Eddis, was horrified, and jealous, because it meant he would leave her, and join Attolia. In KOA, I think that the Gen/Eddis relationship would be one of the minor conflicts to resolve, because I 'm having a hard time seeing how Gen will be able to be loyal to BOTH queens without some problems; kind of like a man who has to deal with problems arising between his mother and new wife, lol.
Gah!! I wanna write more, but I have to go!! Ah well, let the discussion continue!
- Caroline