A Wizard of Earthsea

Main Ideas

• The journey to self-discovery: The protagonist, Ged, goes through numerous trials and errors to understand and accept his true self.
• Balance and harmony: In the world of Earthsea, magic is closely tied to the natural order, and any interference must consider the balance of forces.
• Responsibility for one's actions: Ged learns to understand the consequences of his actions and takes responsibility for his mistakes.
• The power of true names: In the world of Earthsea, knowing the true name of a being or object grants power over it, highlighting the importance of knowledge and understanding.
• Confronting darkness: Ged faces the dark side of his personality and learns to deal with his inner demons.