HowlerPod 65 - Lorn au Arcos & Octavia au Lune: Character Studies
Jul 31, 2020
Erin and Ben delve into the fascinating lives of Lorn au Arcos and Octavia au Lune, exploring their complex backgrounds and legacies. They discuss Lorn's evolution and Octavia's ruthless reign, highlighting significant moments that define them. The hosts ponder linguistic parallels and offer fan casting ideas. As they weigh the characters' moral standings, they debate whether Lorn and Octavia will earn their place as Prime or fall to Pixie status, all while providing engaging listener insights and recommendations.
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Lorn As Mentor And Contradiction
- Lorn Arcos is portrayed as a grizzled warrior who withdrew from decadent gold society yet remains a space racist.
- He mentors Darrow, teaches the Willow Way, and profoundly shapes Darrow's survival and tactics.
Octavia's Rule By Fear
- Octavia au Lune rules through fear, ruthlessness, and strategic cruelty, even murdering family to secure power.
- Her paranoia and control tactics (Furies, oracles, brain manipulation) create massive story ripples affecting Lysander and others.
Heather's Historical Reading Of Lorn
- Heather connects Lorn's name to Old English forlornness and ties Arcos to classical figures like Jason and Aristotle.
- She argues Lorn's legacy mirrors Aristotle: respected, influential, but philosophically flawed.
