Rand's Dream in eye of the world

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In chapter 8 of TEoTW Rand has a dream in which he's running away from the DO. He finds sanctuary in Tar Valon. I just noticed that he hears people talking to him, but doesn't understand what is being said. My theory is that in this dream the "Dragon" soul is the predominant figure since Rand cannot understand the language from his own time. Also I think there is a hint of prophesy. He is running to the tower and the city folk are celebrating, but he tries to turn back and he sees that hope has faded from them.
It could prophesy that when Rand goes mad, that the people's hope is shattered later in the series. However, he has his miracle on Dragonmount and hope is restored.
Thoughts?
 
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I would agree. That part of him that he has yet to formally be introduced to yet.
 
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Rand's dreams in TEotW ....

We do not know if they are pure dreams or if they are dream shards created by Ba'alzamon (Ishmael) to break Rand and drive him away from Tar Valon. The end of that particular dream ends with Myrdrraal (sp) welcoming him inside the White Tower. That could be an attempt by Ba'alzamon to scare Rand away from the White Tower and drive a wedge between them. Or it could be prophecy to Rand to stay away from the White Tower since it will be dangerous for him to go there.
 
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