For those who read "The Dark Tower" series?

Question

Do you think the character of Mordred was somewhat superfluous

That's an interesting angle SnowFlats

CRZYDV - thanks for yuor input, but we're on different pages of different books here

Answer 1

I guess the story of Mordred grew and grew in the last 3 books, so that even Stephen King himself couldn't think of anything to fulfill the expectations. Since from The Wolves of Calla, we always heard about Mordred, but in the end we didn't see much of him. The only point Mordred showed was the power of Crimson King, becouse it showed that Crimson King is powerful enough to alter the events even inside from the Ka-Tet.

But I still think Stephen King didn't know what to do with that character so he used him in this way.

Answer 2

No. I think he was pretty important to the darker side of Ka'tet. I also think it played up the Biblical echoes found throughout the books. I mean, Jake the Son, Roland the Father, and Mordred the other Son--certainly it echoes of Cain and Abel. So, in that way, he's a useful character. On a plot level, it also heightens the anxiety of the pursuit of the Tower. Without being chased while chasing, Roland and the remaining crew would have a less stressful, and therefore less riveting to us as readers, trip.

Answer 3

I guess I can see where your coming from but they had to have a head or leader of the EVIL PLAN to justify the actions of the Ring Wraiths and the Orcs.

Answer 4

yes! I have never seen a character played up so much and then just fade.