May-04-2010, 09:02 AM (UTC)
I too was a bit miffed to not see Wintrow return to his monastery, but I imagine that he would become a bit of a spiritual leader to the pirate islands. Not that I'm for organized religion but I think the pirate isles could use some thoughtfulness and some reflection nonetheless. And on top of that, imo it's another sign of Robin Hobbs' strength; so many authors twist their plots into all sorts of ridiculous bends to make the characters end up back where they started. Hobb doesn't do that, they always end up different, but also in a way better, after the story. That takes courage! Only the ones that are willing to adapt end up happy, look at Bingtown!
Another interesting thought; given the old belief in the Six Duchies that a royal child's name steers his character, do you think that Fitz was guided by the fact that he is called "son of Chivalry"? Do his actions in any way indicate him being true to that name?
Another interesting thought; given the old belief in the Six Duchies that a royal child's name steers his character, do you think that Fitz was guided by the fact that he is called "son of Chivalry"? Do his actions in any way indicate him being true to that name?