Ep. 115 — Chapter 9 from "Tower of Swallows"
About this episode
A discussion of Chapter 9 from Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, exploring themes of mythology, magic, and morality.
Kitty from the US and Michelle from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 9. Very important bits include: Norse and Inuit mythology, Mean Girls Continent, modern magic, sources of power, being consistent in ideals but flexible in methods, sacrifice, cynicism, and repentance in the face of death. [0:00] Cold Open [1:04] Introduction [2:35] Guest Introductions [7:00] Chapter Recap [8:58] Overall Thoughts [12:14] Power in Spirituality and Rationality [19:49] Yennefer's Cynicism [26:21] Suffering and Sacrifice [31:49] Yennefer's Repentance [35:03] The Impact of the Lodge [41:46] Yennefer Sails into the Sednya Abyss [50:52] Paths to the Tower of the Swallow [59:26] Closing Thoughts [1:06:25] Outro [1:06:46] End Credits
More episodes of Breakfast in Beauclair
- Ep. 119 — David French & Peter Kenny on Translating the Witcher
- Ep. 118 — "Crossroads of Ravens"
- Ep. 117 — Chapter 11 from "Tower of Swallows"
- Ep. 116 — Chapter 10 from "Tower of Swallows"
- Ep. 114 — Chapter 8 from "Tower of Swallows"
- Ep. 113 — Chapter 7 (Part 2) from "Tower of Swallows"
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