What were the motives and intentions of The Preacher in Children of Dune?
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Paul Atreides decided he'd rather not be prescient anymore even though he was physically blind and needed prescience to know anything about physical things he couldn't see. Being literally blind, he was no longer emperor.
So what was he trying to accomplish as the preacher? I can't find it right now but didn't he
try to kill Leto II
for some unexplained reason?
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Paul Atreides decided he'd rather not be prescient anymore even though he was physically blind and needed prescience to know anything about physical things he couldn't see. Being literally blind, he was no longer emperor.
So what was he trying to accomplish as the preacher? I can't find it right now but didn't he
try to kill Leto II
for some unexplained reason?
dune
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Joe CJoe C
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I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02
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Paul Atreides decided he'd rather not be prescient anymore even though he was physically blind and needed prescience to know anything about physical things he couldn't see. Being literally blind, he was no longer emperor.
So what was he trying to accomplish as the preacher? I can't find it right now but didn't he
try to kill Leto II
for some unexplained reason?
dune
asked Oct 8 '14 at 0:26
Joe CJoe C
2,95922342
Paul Atreides decided he'd rather not be prescient anymore even though he was physically blind and needed prescience to know anything about physical things he couldn't see. Being literally blind, he was no longer emperor.
So what was he trying to accomplish as the preacher? I can't find it right now but didn't he
try to kill Leto II
for some unexplained reason?
dune
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I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02
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I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02
I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02
I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02
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He explicitly states this towards the end of Children of Dune, when Leto II meets him in the desert.
He is trying to discredit the religion that grew up around his image and legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Atreides#Children_of_Dune
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
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In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
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Paul's "Preacher" persona is a direct counter-balance to the religion that sprung up around him as "Mua'Dib". In his attempts to save humanity, Paul has had to make numerous sacrifices - including his very identity. In order to guide humanity along The Golden Path, Paul first had to unite all humans under a single tyrannical banner - that of the God Messiah, Mua'Dib.
However, in saving humanity Paul also saw what was happening to the Fremen, whom he loved dearly and considered his own people. Once he ultimately decided that he could not undertake the second step of The Golden Path and Leto II would assume that responsibility, Paul became the Preacher in hopes that he could save the Fremen as a people from the monster his name (and sister) had become.
So basically he knows the religion of Mua'Dib is a necessary evil, but he's still trying to do what he can to minimize the damage to the Fremen.
answered Oct 8 '14 at 19:36
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Paul was afraid that his feelings of lust towards his late father, Leto 1, had the power of precience.
I think that's right.
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He explicitly states this towards the end of Children of Dune, when Leto II meets him in the desert.
He is trying to discredit the religion that grew up around his image and legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Atreides#Children_of_Dune
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
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In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
add a comment |
He explicitly states this towards the end of Children of Dune, when Leto II meets him in the desert.
He is trying to discredit the religion that grew up around his image and legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Atreides#Children_of_Dune
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
4,90712152
In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
add a comment |
He explicitly states this towards the end of Children of Dune, when Leto II meets him in the desert.
He is trying to discredit the religion that grew up around his image and legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Atreides#Children_of_Dune
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
4,90712152
He explicitly states this towards the end of Children of Dune, when Leto II meets him in the desert.
He is trying to discredit the religion that grew up around his image and legend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Atreides#Children_of_Dune
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
4,90712152
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
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answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
4,90712152
answered Oct 8 '14 at 1:22
SteveEDSteveED
4,90712152
4,90712152
In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
add a comment |
In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
In other words, he's trying to do what he ALWAYS tried to do: Prevent the Jihad's casualties and the evils that organized Leto religion fosters.
– DVK-on-Ahch-To
Oct 8 '14 at 15:23
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
Yes, exactly. And he had a vision which showed him part, but not all, of the disaster of the Scattering and Leto's empire.
– SteveED
Oct 9 '14 at 1:21
add a comment |
Paul's "Preacher" persona is a direct counter-balance to the religion that sprung up around him as "Mua'Dib". In his attempts to save humanity, Paul has had to make numerous sacrifices - including his very identity. In order to guide humanity along The Golden Path, Paul first had to unite all humans under a single tyrannical banner - that of the God Messiah, Mua'Dib.
However, in saving humanity Paul also saw what was happening to the Fremen, whom he loved dearly and considered his own people. Once he ultimately decided that he could not undertake the second step of The Golden Path and Leto II would assume that responsibility, Paul became the Preacher in hopes that he could save the Fremen as a people from the monster his name (and sister) had become.
So basically he knows the religion of Mua'Dib is a necessary evil, but he's still trying to do what he can to minimize the damage to the Fremen.
answered Oct 8 '14 at 19:36
OmegacronOmegacron
47.3k8148282
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Paul's "Preacher" persona is a direct counter-balance to the religion that sprung up around him as "Mua'Dib". In his attempts to save humanity, Paul has had to make numerous sacrifices - including his very identity. In order to guide humanity along The Golden Path, Paul first had to unite all humans under a single tyrannical banner - that of the God Messiah, Mua'Dib.
However, in saving humanity Paul also saw what was happening to the Fremen, whom he loved dearly and considered his own people. Once he ultimately decided that he could not undertake the second step of The Golden Path and Leto II would assume that responsibility, Paul became the Preacher in hopes that he could save the Fremen as a people from the monster his name (and sister) had become.
So basically he knows the religion of Mua'Dib is a necessary evil, but he's still trying to do what he can to minimize the damage to the Fremen.
answered Oct 8 '14 at 19:36
OmegacronOmegacron
47.3k8148282
add a comment |
Paul's "Preacher" persona is a direct counter-balance to the religion that sprung up around him as "Mua'Dib". In his attempts to save humanity, Paul has had to make numerous sacrifices - including his very identity. In order to guide humanity along The Golden Path, Paul first had to unite all humans under a single tyrannical banner - that of the God Messiah, Mua'Dib.
However, in saving humanity Paul also saw what was happening to the Fremen, whom he loved dearly and considered his own people. Once he ultimately decided that he could not undertake the second step of The Golden Path and Leto II would assume that responsibility, Paul became the Preacher in hopes that he could save the Fremen as a people from the monster his name (and sister) had become.
So basically he knows the religion of Mua'Dib is a necessary evil, but he's still trying to do what he can to minimize the damage to the Fremen.
answered Oct 8 '14 at 19:36
OmegacronOmegacron
47.3k8148282
Paul's "Preacher" persona is a direct counter-balance to the religion that sprung up around him as "Mua'Dib". In his attempts to save humanity, Paul has had to make numerous sacrifices - including his very identity. In order to guide humanity along The Golden Path, Paul first had to unite all humans under a single tyrannical banner - that of the God Messiah, Mua'Dib.
However, in saving humanity Paul also saw what was happening to the Fremen, whom he loved dearly and considered his own people. Once he ultimately decided that he could not undertake the second step of The Golden Path and Leto II would assume that responsibility, Paul became the Preacher in hopes that he could save the Fremen as a people from the monster his name (and sister) had become.
So basically he knows the religion of Mua'Dib is a necessary evil, but he's still trying to do what he can to minimize the damage to the Fremen.
answered Oct 8 '14 at 19:36
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OmegacronOmegacron
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Paul was afraid that his feelings of lust towards his late father, Leto 1, had the power of precience.
I think that's right.
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
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Paul was afraid that his feelings of lust towards his late father, Leto 1, had the power of precience.
I think that's right.
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
1
add a comment |
Paul was afraid that his feelings of lust towards his late father, Leto 1, had the power of precience.
I think that's right.
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
1
Paul was afraid that his feelings of lust towards his late father, Leto 1, had the power of precience.
I think that's right.
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
1
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
1
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
jdoggjdogg
1
answered Dec 31 '14 at 3:26
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I've only read Dune, but not anything else. I do hope this isn't a major spoiler, and if it is, would appreciate if you'd hide it and indicate which book you're talking about before the spoilers.
– Premier Bromanov
Dec 31 '14 at 4:02