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How does Chaol’s physical injury serve as a metaphor for his emotional and psychological struggles throughout the novel?
How does the novel’s setting in the Southern Continent influence the plot and character development regarding Chaol and Nesryn compared to the Northern Continent in previous books in the Throne of Glass series?
How does Yrene’s backstory influence her motivations as a healer throughout the story? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
How does Tower of Dawn handle themes of cultural diversity? What are the cultural differences between the Southern and Northern continents, and how do their people view diversity? Draw evidence from the novel to ground your response.
How does the novel’s exploration of disability challenge traditional notions of strength and weakness in fantasy narratives? How does Chaol contribute to this exploration?
How does Tower of Dawn expand upon the world-building of the overarching Throne of Glass series, particularly in terms of geography, magic systems, and political alliances? How does this contribute to the plot development or characterization?
Maas is well-known for her foreshadowing. Identify three moments of foreshadowing that hinted at what was to come throughout the novel. Analyze these instances of foreshadowing, considering whether they were effective.
Nesryn is a character who has been in the background throughout the series. What was the purpose of her coming to the forefront of the narrative in Tower of Dawn? What significance does she bring to the story?
Consider the romantic pairings between Sartaq and Nesryn and Chaol and Yrene. How do Sartaq and Yrene make better partners for Nesryn and Chaol? How did the novel illustrate the ill-match between Nesryn and Chaol from the start? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
How does the Khaganate’s political system—especially how it handles succession—compare or contrast with the power dynamics of Erilea? What does this reveal about broader themes of leadership and autonomy in the novel?
By Sarah J. Maas