The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: An Illustrated Guide by Delaney Alvord

Authors

Delaney Alvord

Senior Project Advisor

Shaun Sowell

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss, watercolor art

Abstract

I believe The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss will be my generation’s Lord of the Rings.The Name of the Wind is also the first of a three part series, set in high fantasy with layered themes of heroism and destiny. Another striking similarity with Tolkien’s classic novels is the in depth detail and scene descriptions provided by both authors.The main story is told to the audience through the main character, Kvothe, via a frame story set after the events of the main story unfold. A huge theme in The Name of the Wind is storytelling, and how the stories we tell about ourselves eventually manifest in one's true self. I chose to illustrate five scenes that encapsulate the story Kvothe has crafted throughout his life, and how he wishes to be perceived when others hear his story.

[A transcript to the illustrations is included in a supplementary attachment at the bottom of this page.]

Department

Psychology

Recommended Citation

Alvord, Delaney, "The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: An Illustrated Guide by Delaney Alvord" (2024). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 843.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/843

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf