Wheel of Time writer Robert Jordan has denied details about Matt’s character in the now-canonical Amazon Prime series.
The book’s author, Robert Jordan, has left us with confirmation of a long-held suspicion about Matt Cawthon, despite the fact that he denied it two decades ago. Matt, one of the main characters of the book series, has started his journey with the Prime Video adaptation. Although the show made some changes in the early episodes of the arc, it seems that it ultimately followed the same – if not the same – path as the novels.
The importance of valerian horn
One of the most iconic moments for the character in the television series was at the end of the second season when Matt found the beloved Horn of Valer and wielded it during the battle against the Senchan. Being the Horn Sounder and summoning the Horned Heroes is a defining moment for Matt and his place in the world of the Wheel of Time. This incident confirmed many details about the story, a subject of speculation among readers for decades, although Jordan personally denied it.
Summoning the horned heroes, Matt surprisingly realizes that he knows Arthur Hawking and the others, “Remember them,” he comments. Arthur Hawking returns the gesture, realizing that Matt has shared the battlefield before. This twist was actually set up in the previous episode, when Matt drank the tea prepared by Ishmael. According to Ishmael, the tea refreshes Matt’s memories of his “past life.” This was followed by several flashbacks, in which Matt was revisiting his past experiences before being reincarnated as Matt Cawthon.
Matt’s memories and past life
In fact, Ishmael Shai seems to have had the same effect that Valar’s horn had on Mat at the end of Season 2, which triggered the newly discovered memories of Matt’s forgotten adventures. Besides helping him remember his history with Arthur and his allies, it also gave him a huge boost to his fighting skills. Presumably, the earlier versions of Matt were amazing fighters, which explains why he fought so well against Senchan.
One of the most striking aspects of the series’ revelation about the origin of Matt’s memories is its contrast with the books. Like the TV character, the book version had a lot of knowledge about military inventions from ancient history. However, unlike the series, there was some uncertainty among readers as to what these memories were. Especially since reincarnation is such a basic concept in the books that many simply assume they come from a past life. However, Jordan’s comments confirm that Matt’s memories are of completely different people than the fan.
In the year In a 2002 interview, Jordan denied the idea that Matt could remember his past. He explains that Matt has developed gaps in his memory due to the stain from the ruby dagger. When he was able to negotiate with Aelfin and Elfin to grant him his wish, he did not actually express his wish; He asked that the gaps be filled in, but did not specify that they were filled in by their own memories. As a result, he was given the memory of “adventurers, soldiers, and brave men.”
Mat Cauthon and his evolution in the series
The second installment of Wheel of Time emphasized Matt’s evolution as a key character, although it was the opposite of the original story in the books. The series made creative decisions to adapt the rich mythology of the books to the television format, making necessary adjustments to maintain narrative coherence and audience interest. With the potential to explore new aspects of Matt in the upcoming season, fans can expect more surprises and surprising developments along the way.
This reinterpretation of the origins of Matt’s memories not only enriches the character, but also adds mystery and depth to the plot, inviting the audience to speculate and speculate about what is to come. The Prime Video adaptation is building a complex and fascinating world that, while different from the books, remains true to the spirit of Jordan’s work. Each season, The Wheel of Time continues to turn, taking us all on an amazing journey full of magic, intrigue and discovery.