Elise Kova
I'm sorry it took me so long to answer this one! I wanted to answer it when I had time to properly sit down and write a response... I also want to say, that everyone sees characters differently and that's completely okay. This answer is what was/has been in my head when writing the Emperor, but the motives you see and take away from the character are just as correct.
The Emperor is a man who thrives on power, absolute power. He needs to have the sense of control of being the one who has planned out everything and holds the cards when it comes to all matters. He doesn't like variables that interfere with this.
His dislike of Vhalla doesn't come from the things she does that are good/helpful, but from the fact that she poses a threat in that she's begun to prove she's not neatly under his control like he wants. She isn't completely subservient to him as he would like. He doesn't own her completely no matter how hard he tries.
I won't go too much further, because, as I said, it's more about what you take away from the character. But I think some of this dynamic, the Emperor's panic when he doesn't have that minimum control when he's striving for something, is covered in Earth's End.
P.S.
Don't apologize for your English! I know how hard it is to learn a second language. And I think it's amazing and brave of you to put yourself ask there and ask a question in something that isn't your native tongue! You're awesome!
The Emperor is a man who thrives on power, absolute power. He needs to have the sense of control of being the one who has planned out everything and holds the cards when it comes to all matters. He doesn't like variables that interfere with this.
His dislike of Vhalla doesn't come from the things she does that are good/helpful, but from the fact that she poses a threat in that she's begun to prove she's not neatly under his control like he wants. She isn't completely subservient to him as he would like. He doesn't own her completely no matter how hard he tries.
I won't go too much further, because, as I said, it's more about what you take away from the character. But I think some of this dynamic, the Emperor's panic when he doesn't have that minimum control when he's striving for something, is covered in Earth's End.
P.S.
Don't apologize for your English! I know how hard it is to learn a second language. And I think it's amazing and brave of you to put yourself ask there and ask a question in something that isn't your native tongue! You're awesome!
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I just wanted to say thank you for gracing us with your talent and skills. Far too often have I been urged to read books recommended by friends that are written haphazardly. The "authors" of these books make me want to bash my head against a wall. Thank you for re-establishing my faith in good authors worldwide. I love the series so far. I've read the Air Awaken series in 2 days and pre-ordered Water's Wrath. ?
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