| Quote #10 He had become what Ajihad wanted: an authority independent of any king or leader. (59.14) |
In some ways, you can argue that this is the climax of the novel. Sure, it was cool when Eragon killed Durza, but his journey to maturity really comes to a close with this realization. He has at last become his own man, able to stand on his own. As he realizes in this moment of reflection, Eragon has truly become a Dragon Rider.