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
The Dragon Reborn contains 56 chapters and 1 prologue, of which:
| POV | % | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Egwene al'Vere | 18.5 | 10, 11, 13 to 18, one-half of 21, 22, 23, 25 to 27, 37 to 39, 48, one-half of 49, one-fourth of 54, one-fourth of 55 |
| Perrin Aybara | 18 | 1 to 8, one-half of 9, 33 to 35, one-half of 36, 41 to 43, one-half of 44, 50, 53, one-fourth of 54, one-fourth of 55 |
| Mat Cauthon | 14 | 19, 20, 24, 28, 30, 31, one-half of 32, 40, one-half of 44, 45 to 47, one-half of 49, 52, one-fourth of 54, one-fourth of 55, 56 |
| Rand al'Thor | 2 | one-half of 9, one-half of 32, one-half of 36, one-fourth of 54, one-fourth of 55 |
| Nynaeve al'Meara | 2 | 29, 51 |
| Siuan Sanche | 1 | 12 |
| Pedron Niall | 0.5 | one-half of Prologue |
| Jaichim Carridin | 0.5 | one-half of Prologue |
| Verin Mathwin | 0.5 | one-half of 21 |
