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Yes, a good number of his characters are similar. I can almost lump Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve (the Trio) into one personality. But if you truly think all women act the same, Moiraine was nothing like any of the other Aes Sedai I knew. Siuan Sanche had an attitude of her own as well as a compelling personality. Morgase is a more intricate Elayne. Aviendha is like a mix of the Trio and Lan. Faile reminds me of a mixture of Rand and Mat with a touch of Jordan's Trio.

Now I know there can be arguments, but I truly think that not ALL of these women are the SAME. Moiraine never bickered or gossiped like the other Aes Sedai, she played in schemes yes, but she never acted like an old woman. Siuan also didn't seem to have the gossip issue, she seemed more like a mix of Morgase and Moiraine to me.

As to whether his world was masculine or feminine, I think he wanted to get across that it was feminine, but Rand's coming seemed to shake down the women's rule, for better or worse. But before Rand, kings and lords didn't war with each other outright, kept under watch by the Aes Sedai. The Whitecloaks were a total joke. And any man who could channel got his arse handed to him fast.


Oh, and edit, I do admit that when I read his books for the second time, I found myself skipping over Egwene and Elayne when they went adventuring. The Trio seemed a bit too childish for me. So I do agree that at times, the women can be really annoying.