The theme of power within The Wizard of Earthsea

Sparrowhawk does battle with his Shadow.

My colleague and friend Mr. O’Connor suggested this theme to me. He said that he was interested in exploring the dynamics of power within Le Guin’s novel. Who, in this world she has created, has power? To what end is that power used? Who is powerless within the society? How do they struggle as a result?

He asked his classes the following: “Who holds power? What are the means of obtaining power? The limits, duties, and obligations of power? Who is denied power and why?”

Identify and post as a comment to this blog entry ONE quote from WOE that says something on the theme of power. Include quote marks, and add citation inside parenthesis, using this format:

“ Xxxx x x xxx xx x x xxxx x x x xx x x xxxxx xxxx xxxx” (Le Guin 23).