Wintrow/Kennit SPOILERS ALL HOBB BOOKS INCL COD

[jasonresno]

I've just finished Ship Of Destiny today and have been pondering the relationship between Wintrow and Kennit ever since.

Wintrow, I suspect found a sort of father figure in Kennit, but then Kennit's feelings towards him were anything but fatherly for the most part. He was inclined to think about doing to Wintrow that which Igrot did to him which, of course Althea bore the brunt of and on more than one occasion Kennit had considered maybe disposing of Wintrow, just like any other member of his crew if they hampered his plans in any way. At these times though, he would speak of almost mourning for the boy already. So, did Kennit see him as the son he was meant to have or was he merely a useful tool? I'm not really any closer to understanding this relationship fully but it's certainly got me thinking and 'tis likely to plague my thoughts for days on end!

Thoughts on Amber and Wintrow are also plaguing me. I first thought, oh another catalyst! But then their conversation about Wintrow taking on the care and upbringing of Etta's child had me thinking that perhaps Amber wanted to ensure that another 'prince' wouldn't have to endure that which had befallen Fitz at Galen and Regal's hands...that this child would gain it's rightful place in the world without such suffering and ensure slavery remains abolished. Just another part of the white prophet's mission to change the course of the world? This does sound like Wintrow is a catalyst but as has been mentioned, can a WP have more than one? I'm sure there's more to it but I can't just think at the moment...Only Ms. Hobb's books can do this to me!

I think, per generation, there is only one Catalyst. And that Catalyst is Fitz Chivalry for our series. However I think there are a multitude of "catalysts" (no capitalization) that can swing and sway the world to a lesser extent. Think: Kebal Rawbread, Wintrow, Kennit.