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Rowan sees becoming a scythe as a way to infuse his life with purpose. Though he continues to question the righteousness of gleaning, he believes fully in Faraday's ideas when the two are together. Faraday makes a point to develop Rowan's compassion even more, and it often impresses Citra.
- Kohl Whitlock
When the reader meets Rowan, he's a self-professed "lettuce...
- Citra Terranova
She does, however, understand some of the less enticing...
- Rhonda Flowers
A girl whom Citra went to school with and, when they were...
- Scythe Mandela
Citra avoids Rowan at lunch and gets to meet old, revered...
- Scythe Chomsky
Chomsky is a hulking man who wears orange robes dotted with...
- Maxim Easley
He's an exceptionally wealthy man but is still powerless to...
- Esme
Esme is an overweight fourth grader whom Scythe Goddard...
- Ben
Citra 's younger brother. Though he idolizes scythes,...
- Kohl Whitlock
When Citra admits that she told Rowan, Curie says that Rowan's choice to break Citra's neck suggests he's in league with Goddard. She tells Citra to forget this, achieve scythehood, and fight the scandal from the inside. Citra agrees, but feels like Curie is hiding something.
Jan 15, 2024 · His character development is significant, as he navigates the moral complexities of his training and his own internal battles. Torn between his innate empathy and the brutal teachings of Scythe Goddard, Rowan’s journey is a poignant exploration of identity and morality in extreme circumstances.
Despite his distaste for Goddard and his own private decision to allow Citra to win the apprenticeship, Rowan finds himself drawn to some aspects of Goddard’s philosophies. As Rowan’s training progresses, he begins killing live subjects, though Goddard arranges for their revival afterward.
In his outrage at Goddard’s brutal philosophy and violent methods, Rowan wonders why humanity accepts and even celebrates Goddard’s actions, which would have been seen as criminal and murderous in the mortal age.
Rowan delivers the news, and Citra sedates his three dogs, getting bitten in the process. Bradford chooses to be alert while Scythe Faraday drowns him, rather than sedated. Citra is impressed by Rowan’s composure, and she finds his modesty both maddening and endearing.
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Apr 29, 2024 · Rowan Damisch: Rowan is presented as a somewhat disillusioned but thoughtful character who grapples deeply with the moral implications of gleaning. His journey through the apprenticeship, especially under the radical Scythe Goddard, tests his ethics and character.
