2nd in Command - a WoT theme - darkfriends all of them?

[mellojoe]

Well, ok, not Everyone.

 

But, it seems as if the 2nd in command of every single organization is a darkfriend.

 

Spoiler Alert

 

White Tower - Keeper = Alviarin = darkfriend

Rebel Tower - Keeper = Sheriam = under the thumb of a darkfriend, at least

Black Tower - M'Heal = Taim = darkfriend of some kind

Whitecloaks - Eamon Valda = not a DF I don't think, but betrayed the previous LCC

Padan Fain is part Mordeth who craves being the voice in the King's ear, or 2nd in command.

Seanchan - commander of the Hailene - Suroth = darkfriend

 

 

Is this a theme of the books?  That those who wish to corrupt find places where they can influence the leader without taking the spotlight themselves?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Barid Bel Medar]

Yea i think thats right, in one of Alviarin's POV she says something to that effect, it is more effective to manipulate from behind the scences than be in the spotlight under scrutiny