I was reading through the comments on this blog the other day and in one of Jon’s he mentioned a few of our family members in reference to Wheel of Time characters. I have seen and read on the web of people making character cast wish lists if there were ever to be movies made out of the series and some are in line with how I imagine the characters in my mind and some make me wonder what the hell those people are thinking. I had not thought to ever make a character list in reference to my family.
Jon’s comment gave my mother (Victoria) as a member of the Brown Ajah, Jen as a member of the Yellow Ajah, and Rachel as a member of the Green Ajah. I went a little further and named Rachel as Elayne (with little bit of a gentle poke thrown in). I think that these would be a fairly good fit for characters. Jon initially stated that Andrea would be a good Forsaken, and I challenged him to explain as I don’t completely agree. He then said that he later thought that Tuon would be a better fit for her and I couldn’t agree more. He also named Nancy as Siuan Sanche (this fits with my mother’s comment about her) and this was dead on target. Matt would be a great Perrin in the story and Jon himself would be a good fit for Matrim, or possibly Padan Fain. Jon named me as a either a Warder, an Asha’man or an Aiel clan chief. I personally lean towards the Asha’man myself with the possibility of an Asha’man Warder (and I’m flattered by the reference to the clan chief). I think Bryant would make a good Uno and Shawn will almost certainly be a good Cenn someday. That’s all I have for now. If you want to know more or are intrigued by the above, do as Robert Jordan has said on many occasions and RAFO.
If you are not familiar with The Wheel of Time, there are currently 12 books in the series with an average of 668 pages each. There is a shorter prequel novel, a reference book and there are two more main novels due to finish the main series.
Now look what you made me do! Now I hafta go read those books! No really, I have them on my list for this year. I'm actually going to have to pay attention to details, now, though.
ReplyDeletePadan Fain?! I suppose I deserve that. But I think Rachel would possibly be a better fit for Alanna. I could still see Andrea is a Graendal though, or perhaps a Semirhage. Hilari would be perfect as Birgitte. I will add more as I think of them.
ReplyDeleteOkay, who is Elaine and who is Alanna? Considering I don't think either of you have seen or been near me in 20 years, I'm pretty sure you are wrong already. Tell me about them and I'll tell you how close you came.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I think you should just read the books, but I'll attempt to explain. Elaine is basically a princess of a very powerful kingdom, and in training to become an Aes Sedia. (The group of women that hold all the power in the world) Because of this she has the potential to be one of the most powerful women alive. But she is a blonde, so I think Alanna is a better fit. Alanna is a dark haired fiery tempered woman of the Green Ajah. These are the women out of the Aes Sedia who go to battle, and the only ones who ever marry. Both are very spirited women with a lot of moxie. Alanna is headstrong and unpredictable when her temper flares up, but seems to be rather fun otherwise. But maybe we are wrong, perhaps if you read the books you could tell us who you think you should be, maybe you could even help come up with others roles as well. And just for the Padan Fain comment Nate, I think you should be Asmodean.
ReplyDeleteMom, you will have to pay attention to details to catch all of the nuance, but even if you don't the story is still awesome. Robert Jordan said that he gave enough clues to figure out who killed Asmodean and after more than a decade, most readers (myself included) haven't figured it out.
ReplyDeleteJon, if you can dish it out, you can take it too. Asmodean??? Really Jon?
At least the Padan Fain thing was funny. Asmodean is just RUDE!!!! Now my feelings are hurt and I'm going to have to cry in the corner for a while.
Rachel, ELAYNE not Elaine, is one of the central characters. Like I said in a comment, she is pretty, strong willed, stubborn, thinks she knows best for everybody, intelligent and perceptive. And there are times in the books I find her utterly annoying and want to put her in time out or send her to bed without supper.
Nor would make the best Nynaeve (NIGH-neev). And now that I think of it, maybe Jon would be a better Paitr (oooh, was that right in the Jimmy? sooooo sorry)
ReplyDeleteRachel, please accept my apology if I have offended you. In comparing you to the character in the books, I sincerely meant the bits about strength and all and was only saying the part about being annoying in reference to you in jest.
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