I'm re-reading "The Inheritance Cycle" at the moment and I just realized something. I always thought that the whole Murthagh-vs-Eragon-plot was like a retelling of the Morzan-vs-Brom and that the boys inherited the war of their fathers. I mean they both became dragon riders, these dragons even had the same scale color as the dragon of their fathers (Morzans dragon was red, Saphira I was blue), it's all about Murthagh hating the fact who his father is and that everyone compares him to Morzan and so one.
But. BUT! Now I come to the realization that Murthagh is in fact so much more than his and Eragons mother. Before her True Name changed she was feared by the Vardens, she had a reputation for being ruthless, devoid of either pity or compassion. Selena was driven by her own ambitions and she was absolutely devoted to the person who was able to give her the power she wanted. Same with Murthagh: he wanted to overcome his fathers reputation and was willing to do everything for his goal.
But Selena and Murthagh both switched loyalties for love (Selena for Brom and Murthagh for Nasuda) and as well Selena as Murthagh changed their True Name and therefore where able to the persons that they served.
And now, in my head everything is different. Because that makes the whole Murthagh vs. Eragon part not some kind of Morzan vs Brom pt2 but much more a Selenas dark and twisted side against her kind and caring side..
If you are looking for me, I'm right there crying my eyes out.
