The Path of Daggers Literary Elements

The Path of Daggers Literary Elements

Genre

Fantasy Novel

Setting and Context

The novel is set in the context of a well-developed magical world.

Narrator and Point of View

Third-person narrative

Tone and Mood

The tone is intriguing; the mood is frightening.

Protagonist and Antagonist

The protagonist of the story is Perrin Aybara.

Major Conflict

The major conflict is when Perrin endeavors to discontinue the ascending of the Dragon's Prophet but fail. Instead, he unintentionally sanctions Queen Morgase.

Climax

The rebels’ leader, Egwene, put on more influence and control of the White Tower.

Foreshadowing

The fall of the prophet of Dragon foreshadows the rise of Egwene, the rebel leader.

Understatement

Rand al Thor’s attempt to stop the Seanchan invasion is understated because his sword makes him crazy.

Allusions

The story alludes to the manipulation of climate change.

Imagery

The imagery of weather conditions is eminent in the text. The imagery aids readers to visualize the invisible being controlling the climate.

Paradox

The main paradox is that Perrin takes a vow after realizing that he had fortuitously saved Queen Morg

Parallelism

N/A

Metonymy and Synecdoche

Throne refers to power and authority.

Personification

N/A

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