Kvothe Character

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Kvothe is a superbly written character. Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind, fashions Kvothe in a manor that allows the reader to project him or herself upon the character. Despite his extraordinary experiences Kvothe feels human in a profoundly relatable way. Kvothes search for survival, the University, and answers cooperate to form the core of this section of the book. The fallout from Kvothes’ parents’ murders has a drastic effect on his life. He flees to the city of Tarbean, wherein he begs and steals to remain alive. Kvothes transition from a caring, respectful boy into one of thousands of street urchins is underscored by details of the trauma he endures. Mere minutes after arriving in Tarbean, Kvothe is assaulted by a gang of boys, and has almost all he owns stolen from him. Making little headway begging Kvothe becomes proficient in thievery and the exploitation of sympathy. For three years he lives in alleyways before coming across a storyteller. He witnesses the man being arrested by church officials for telling stories of the Chandrian. This reignites Kvothes conviction and gives him cause to leave Tarbean, for the University.…show more content…
Kvothes last token from his old life is a note from his mentor The note was inscribed in the cover of a book given to Kvothe. During his three-year stay in Tarbean the book, Rhetoric and Logic, is his only souvenir from his previous life. He cautiously hides and protects the book as he attempts to retain his identity. The book helps add to the sense that Kvothe does not want to change. As he safeguards it he perpetuates his past identity. Kvothe goes on to sell the book to accompany a caravan out to the University. This is a heavily symbolic act as he progresses to the next chapter in his life. He exchanges his final memorial of his parents and of Abenthy to journey out to the vast archives of the

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