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There are some similarities between contracting HIV and the taint; however, contracting HIV often involves consciously engaging in behavior that would lead to contracting the disease; compared to using saidin which was tainted at a point in time and then later removed. Additionally, HIV can be contracted by sharing needles; while there is no taint or madness transfer in using saidin; man vs man and man vs himself. It’s a little different. In extension to GawynIsTheWorst’s entry, Mat’s trying to deal with Rand being a channeler is similar to some people dealing with someone else’s sexuality; however, Mat mentions that he keeps forgetting that Rand can channel. Additionally, does it take three women to replace Mat? Not sure. Take that Amazon.

Child Jaret Byar is driving me crazy.....listening to audiotapes (2nd time through). At least many of the other characters show growth throughout the series. You could re-name the Children of the Light, the Children of not going Anywhere, until Galadedrid shows up.