Tehanu

Main Characters and Their Development

• Tenar - a former priestess now living a simple life on the island of Gont. She cares for a girl named Therru and gradually discovers new aspects of her personality and strength. Tenar becomes more confident in herself and her role in the world, embracing her connection to magic and her past.
• Therru - a girl who has survived terrible abuse and bears burn scars. She finds refuge with Tenar and gradually recovers both physically and emotionally. In the process, she reveals her own magical abilities and true nature.
• Ged - a former Archmage who has lost his magical powers. He returns to Gont and finds support and understanding in Tenar. Ged learns to live without magic and accepts his new role in the world, finding inner peace and wisdom.
• Ogion - an old mage and Ged's mentor, who dies at the beginning of the book. His death serves as a catalyst for the events that follow, and his legacy continues to influence the lives of Tenar and Ged.