An interesting concept in this story is how much events in your life can shape you and what they can drive you to do. In Alith's case, the murder of his family drives him to extremes to get his revenge. In a way it completely alters his personality. He becomes a hateful person, fueled by his need for revenge. After his family is killed, he swears vengeance on all the druchii. It may seem unrealistic, considering how few soldiers he has, compared to the vast hosts of Anlec, but this illustrates my point even more. It shows just how much he wants his vengeance. Also, Alith has discovered a very valid war tactic: fear. Some would argue that Alith has become like his enemy in his quest for revenge but there is a very major difference between them. The druchii use religion to justify their brutality. Alith doesn't use excuses such as this.
In The Shadow King, religion plays a major role but not a positive one. The main mentions of gods and religion in general is in a very negative context. This book, while being fantasy, illustrates a religious issue that is far from exclusive to literature. The Shadow King shows just how horrible religion can actually be. For the most part, we choose to ignore the uncountable horrors and atrocities that have been committed in the name of a higher power. Countless deaths can be laid at the feet of a supposedly benevolent god. Can you even imagine what havoc can be wreaked in the name of vile gods that rejoice in pain and suffering?
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