Sunday, September 15, 2013

Inheritance - Analysis

Analysis:

In the book Inheritance (fourth book of the series) you once again follow the main character Eragon on his conquest to rid the throne of the malevolent, Galbatorix. I believe the text was trying to show a vague example of natural rights, by presenting a world ruled by a corrupt king, and showing that through determination, hard work, and the need for justice, the people of AlagaĆ«sia can revolt against the immoral and dishonest tyranny. 

In the beginning a large group of rebels set up a "safe haven" far from the reaches of the Empire, in hopes to strike against it and overthrow Galbatorix. During this time you are introduced to many characters who often comment on the effects of the oppression on themselves, their families and their races as the Empire seeks to stomp out any ideas or actions that they don't agree with or believe will benefit themselves. You see the determination when these rebels decide to bring the battle out of their own territory and fight on unfamiliar territory. You also see their need for justice as they go as far as to threaten to kill the King in order to create a virtuous government. I believe that with these qualities that they will be able to successfully earn a free life and a say in how their new empire is ruled.


In this hyperlink you can read, the Enlightenment Thinker, John Locke's ideas on the "right to rebel".

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