The Shadow Rising Essay Questions

Essay Questions

  1. 1

    What is the emblematic meaning of the Callandor sword?

    The author figuratively uses the Callandor sword to represent power. Every character in ‘The Shadow Rising’ is fighting hard to possess the sword. When Rand wields the Callandor sword, he becomes the prophesied leader and the most powerful man in the entire clan. Rand can use the sword to command nature to obey him.

  2. 2

    What is the main theme in The Shadow Rising?

    The main theme in ‘The Shadow Rising’ is supremacy battles. Rand stands out as the Dragon Reborn and prophesied leader. However, Couladin self-proclaims himself as the chosen leader. The satire is that he does not have the symbol of authority.

  3. 3

    What is the significance of the character Perrin in the book?

    Perrin is a significant character because he helps the author develop the themes of revenge and the fight for justice. When Perrin realizes that Trollocs had killed all his family members, he comes up with a strategy of mobilizing the local people to aid him in fighting for justice. Perrin manages to acquire soldiers from the queen and, together with the local people, defeat Trollocs, who was causing havoc in the community.

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