Elise Kova
Hmm, well, I can't tell you how to interpret my book and it's characters, only what I intended when writing, so that's my disclaimer to this...
I actually don't think -all- the nobles look down on common people. Yes, there is a hierarchical system in place that gives some the perception of being "better than" others - like many old societies in our world. But, there are many nobles throughout the series that have varying opinions. Yes, there are some nobles who embrace this. But there are also nobles who shrug it off. Or, who see their nobility as an opportunity to improve the lives of those "beneath" them.
The line you are referring to was said by Aldrik in book 1 during a scene where tensions were high (to say the least). His reaction to Vhalla in that moment was specific to her and the frustrations she had sparked in him and not a statement really across all commoners. (Not saying it was right/wrong, just is) But, Aldrik does keep himself distanced as a royal and why he does that is explored a bit more in book 2.
But, for comparison, Baldair (being the lady's man that he is), really has no problem with "common folk" and admires them in many ways for their hard work and labors.
I hope this was substantial enough to answer your question!
I actually don't think -all- the nobles look down on common people. Yes, there is a hierarchical system in place that gives some the perception of being "better than" others - like many old societies in our world. But, there are many nobles throughout the series that have varying opinions. Yes, there are some nobles who embrace this. But there are also nobles who shrug it off. Or, who see their nobility as an opportunity to improve the lives of those "beneath" them.
The line you are referring to was said by Aldrik in book 1 during a scene where tensions were high (to say the least). His reaction to Vhalla in that moment was specific to her and the frustrations she had sparked in him and not a statement really across all commoners. (Not saying it was right/wrong, just is) But, Aldrik does keep himself distanced as a royal and why he does that is explored a bit more in book 2.
But, for comparison, Baldair (being the lady's man that he is), really has no problem with "common folk" and admires them in many ways for their hard work and labors.
I hope this was substantial enough to answer your question!
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