Discuss character motivations. Why does Flagg want to bring ruin to Delain? Why does Thomas not tell anyone he saw Flagg in Roland's rooms? How are these two acts related? How are they different?

Why does Flagg want to kill Sasha? Why does Flagg not poison Sasha? Do you think the potion Flagg gave Roland the night Thomas was conceived has anything to do with Thomas' personality, the way people treat him, or his own unhappiness?

Why does Flagg want Peter out of his way? What is it about Peter that threatens Flagg? Do you think Flagg's dislike of Peter goes deeper than his inability to manipulate Peter into causing war? Do you think Flagg is afraid of Peter?

Discuss Roland. Is Roland a good king? Why or why not? Is Roland a good father? Why does Roland treat Thomas differently than Peter? Why...