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I thought Estraven's death was somewhat heroic. Estraven is a smart person, maybe he has thought about it before. He knew about it, knew that he had to die, had to sacrifice himself at the end of the journey. Estraven is very brave, to know he was walking into his death but did it anyways because of a noble cause. Estraven was probably the most likeable character in this book. He was proud, smart, modest and resourceful. It was a waste that he went out like that. I think Genly is very selfish and somewhat insensitive. If I have spent that long of a time with someone, I would at least find out about their personality and understand them more. Genly, however, does not understand Estraven at all. He did not think about Estraven's hardships and what Estraven has to face. Genly only worried about himself most of the time, worried about his ship, the king, his mission, but he has not once thought about Estraven. Estraven did not want Genly to worry so he didn't say anything but Genly is not a good friend. However, I think justice is served cause at the end, people still knew about Estraven's heroic deeds