Was it Eragon's fate that shaped him or his actions?

Did Eragon transcend being a pawn for the Varden, or is he his own man?

How is magic used in the story? Is it overused?

The geography of Alagalsia is rough in many parts, how did it influence the story?

In the end, did Eragon go against his uncle's advice and let others control his mind?

Did Saphira exert control over Eragon's mind or was theirs a mutual relationship?

Does Eragon's journey have a lack of purpose? Are his purposes ever changing? Does this confuse the reader?

Will Eragon's journey change him? He starts out as a sensitive boy, but will the blood he has seen and has drawn make him hardened and more like Murtagh?

Will Eragon make a good ruler? What qualities will make him better than Galbatorix?

What lies in store...