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GrizzlyEatsKids:
While growing facial hair is natural, not shaving, or shaving, can be used to symbolize a number of things, depending on where it's at in the story. I was just using that as an example, as I haven't gotten to that many areas in the book that require a physical change, but they are sort of stretched out throughout the series, not just the first book. I do have a very specific case in mind, but it is very spoilery, and I refuse to spoil anything about the plot. It's just used as a form of symbolism, a literary device, if you will.

Tickles:
Well, Humen has a half point there. Having a lot of facial hair can symbolize hard times for a character, whether it's depression, poverty, increased work load, etc. This can represent an emotional state over time for them, in a way that the reader will say "Wow, he has been dealing with this a while. I mean, look at him, he looks a mess." You see what I'm saying?

The-Blades-slave:
True, but I think Fenror was going for more of a token.  Like giving away your favorite item to a friend, it means something.

GrizzlyEatsKids:
Both are true, actually. I think what Blades is saying is actually like the big spoiler point I mentioned, but Wha Xetroc is referencing happens has well, but it is a little more subtle, and isn't dwelled on quite like the other.

Humen:
So its like if a guy lost his job feel into an alcoholic depression then the next tone you see him he's got a scruffy beard wearing nothing but a dirty robe and sweatpants in his messy apartment staring at the static on TV.( thanks TV for the scenario.)

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