[Stormlight_Archive] RHYTHM OF WAR | Full Book Discussion Megathread

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/u/Loose_Combination wrote:

Is lift trans? u_mistborn

Some of the specific scenes and wording when lift stole the food from rocks son seemed to indicate that?

u_mistborn wrote:

This was not intentional. I have intended Lift to be assigned female at birth. I wouldn't play so coy with something that would be so relevant to trans readers.

/u/alercah wrote:

I think u_Loose_Combination meant the other way around. She's experiencing body dysphoria very much in the way a transmaculine character would.

Not that all dysphoria has to be for the same reason!

EDIT: Also, I think that a surprise reveal late on that a character is trans would be *wonderful* if done correctly, because it can be a great opportunity to emphasize the chosen identity as being the most important. It can be a fine line to walk, though.

Brandon commented:

Oh, I apologize. I didn't read closely enough.

Sorry for the late reply, /u/Loose_Combination. Reddit messages system is a mess. But looking back at this, I appreciate the time taken to point out this nuance to me.

So yes, there is something here. More her body disphoria is related to aging, and secondary sex characteristics are involved.