The Dragon Reborn
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- This article is about the third book in the series. For information about the reincarnated soul by the same name, see Dragon.
The Dragon Reborn (abbreviated as tDR) is the third book of the The Wheel of Time series. It was published by Tor Books and released on September 15, 1991.
[edit] Plot Summary
All roads in this volume lead to Tear. Rand al'Thor journeys in search of his destiny, trailed by Perrin Aybara and Moiraine Damodred. Egwene al'Vere, Nynaeve al'Meara, and Elayne Trakand trail the Black Ajah. Mat Cauthon, healed of his dagger-inflicted illness, races against time to prevent the assassination of Elayne and her companions by agents of Lord Gaebril.
[edit] Plot Developments by Character
- Rand al'Thor draws Callandor, proving himself the Dragon Reborn, and defeats Ba'alzamon a final time.
- Mat Cauthon, finally cured of the illness caused by his association with the ruby-hilted dagger, leaves Tar Valon with Thom Merrilin, journeying to Caemlyn and Tear.
- Perrin Aybara meets and falls in love with Zarine Bashere while following Rand across the continent.
[edit] Statistical Analysis
- See also the full statistical analysis for this book.
The Dragon Reborn contains 56 chapters and 1 prologue, of which:
| POV | % | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Egwene al'Vere | 33.16% | Ch10, 11, Ch13 through 18, 92% of Ch21, Ch22, 23, Ch25 through 27, Ch37 through 39, Ch48, 30% of Ch49, 26% of Ch54, and 14% of Ch55 |
| Perrin Aybara | 31.40% | Ch1 through 8, 80% of Ch9, Ch33 through 35, 85% of Ch36, Ch41 though 43, 65% of Ch44, Ch50, 53, 6% of Ch54, and 10% of Ch55 |
| Matrim Cauthon | 26.38% | Ch19, 20, 24, 28, 30, 31, 90% of Ch32, Ch40, 35% of Ch44, Ch45 through 47, 70% of Ch49, Ch52, 66% of Ch541, 25% of Ch55, and 93% of Ch56 |
| Nynaeve al'Meara | 2.83% | Ch29, and 51 |
| Rand al'Thor | 2.40% | 20% of Ch9, 10% of Ch32, 15% of Ch36, 2% of Ch54, and 51% of Ch552 |
| Pedron Niall | 2.27% | 81% of the Prologue |
| Siuan Sanche | 0.86% | Ch12 |
| Jaichim Carridin | 0.50% | 18% of the Prologue |
| Verin Mathwin | 0.09% | 8% of Ch21 |
| Quote | 0.06% | 1% of the Prologue and 3% of Ch56 |
| Narrator | 0.05% | 4% of Ch56 |
| 1 Chapter 54 has five points of view, two of which are from Matrim Cauthon's POV. His first is 52% of the chapter and his second is 14% of the chapter. | ||
| 2 Chapter 55 has five points of view, two of which are from Rand al'Thor's POV. His first is 30% of the chapter and his second is 21% of the chapter. | ||
New Spring | The Eye of the World | The Great Hunt | The Dragon Reborn | The Shadow Rising | The Fires of Heaven | Lord of Chaos | A Crown of Swords | The Path of Daggers | Winter's Heart | Crossroads of Twilight | Knife of Dreams | The Gathering Storm | The Shifting Winds | Tarmon Gai'don Non-Series Wheel of Time Works The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time | The Wheel of Time Roleplaying Game | Legends | The Strike at Shayol Ghul |
