I really liked the concept of honor in this art of the saga and the way Gunnar steps up and makes an alliance in the process. It made me think of James Clavells' series of novels set in Asia, especially Japan, with all these political power plays.
I was surprised that Gunnar would go against Njal and not warn him, but then I saw that it was out of concern, rather than a ploy to undermine Njal or something like that. It adds to my reasons for liking Gunnar, as he worries for Njal's sons and thus goes without them, as ill advised as that turned out.
I feel almost bad for Thorir, because he was smart but still fought because he was asked and had to ask not to be avenged, and the way he speaks to Thorgrim really made me feel for him, which surprised me because the style of the saga didn't appeal much to me at first.
I really like the recurrng theme of prophetic dreams (like Gunnar's) that we also saw in Gilgamesh, the Bible, and Greek and roman myths.
Kol's death reminded me of the old Looney Tunes cartoons. Like when the coyote would run off cliff, he'd stay there, then realized he was in mid air, wave goodbye and then fall, Kol stares at his leg and then when it is confirmed his leg is gone, he falls and dies.
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First, I agree with you about the Looney Tunes. You also see that sort of stuff in the Odyssey.
Second, you're right to point out the theme here of prophetic dreams. It seems that across the board they are essential to narrative (perhaps an original form of narrative, or fiction).
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