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The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,