The Great Hunt Read Along Part V

[Susan]

Here we are again. Chapters 28-34 are on the menu for this Sunday's discussion. Join us here or on the blogosphere - whichever you prefer. Looking forward to reading your thoughts. Spoilers in the questions!
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1) Ingtar is really gung ho about the Horn. Is anyone else worried about his obsession? Have you ever experienced such an obsession?

2) In Chapter 28, we hear about the Jenn Aiel, Rhuidean, and their prophecy of a man of their blood from beyond the Spine of the World. It appears that Rand isn't tied to just one people/culture and their prophecies, but multiple peoples. Are you enjoying guessing (or watching, if you have read before) how Rand will be ensnared by all these demands upon him?

3) Through White Cloak Bornhald and Captain Domon, we get our first rumors and glimpses of the Seanchan, descendants of Artur Hawkwing's armies, from across the sea. What do make of them? How do you think the military forces we have met so far will fair? If you have read before, feel free to critique their hierarchy and style of armor.

4) Just for fun, what do you think Padan Fain had on Lord Barthanes?

5) Machin Shin, the Black Wind, was waiting for them in the waygate in the grove at Barthanes. Coincidence, or set there on purpose?

6) Ah! Poor Thom! How do you think the latest turn of loosing Dena will affect him? If you've read before, feel free to comment on how Robert Jordan's ability to write in characters and then kill them off pull on your emotions.

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The Seanchan remind me so much of the Third Reich, particularly their invasions of Eastern European countries. Losing your language, your culture, your way of life through armed insurrection - and then having to obey the hated captors or suffer the consequences - must be so souk-destroying, The term "Nazi" is used to describe the mildly irritating today. The Seanchan are a nod to the real horror of that time.

[Susan]

Jennifer wrote: "The Seanchan remind me so much of the Third Reich, particularly their invasions of Eastern European countries. Losing your language, your culture, your way of life through armed insurrection - and..."

Totally agree with you on that. Plus the Seanchan are highly organized and have a superior military force. They have a clear, unequivocal goal too. Very Nazi-ish.