What lesson about knife fights does Shallan remember being told?
That it is hard to not lose a knife fight, even if you win, because most blocks require sacrificing a limb to strike the opponent.
What are the three rules Kaladin gives to Szeth?
1) You are a person, not a thing.
2) You get to choose.
3) You deserve to be happy.
What is the nature of the "contract" or bond between a human and a spren? What does the human gain from the bond? What does the spren gain from the bond?
The human gains access to Surges (the spren's innate powers), while the spren gains stability and a "soul anchor" that allows them to think and function in the physical world.
When did Szeth first hear "the Voice"?
He first heard it as a child on the day he killed a soldier.
What is Shallan's theory that Odium fear Mishram?
Shallan believe Odium has not freed the Mishram despite knowing her location.
Shallan said, “the god of gods was killed by its own creations. Yes, I can guess why Odium fears Mishram. Sometimes the parents’ greatest fear should be their children.”
Why did Szeth believe his spren had left him?
“He left this morning, running in shame,” Szeth said. “I think he realized that after his failings in Shadesmar, I would no longer look toward him as I once had.”
Why does May find Notum's arrival strange?
Because the spren should need more time to adjust, yet arrived too quickly.
"They need to remember that they serve me, not the other way around."
Said by who? And who are "They"?
It does them good, the Voice said—and this time it seemed to be only for Szeth. They need to remember that they serve me, not the other way around. Wait. The Honorbearers served the Voice?
What accusation does Taln make toward Honor?
How does Honor respond to Taln’s accusation?
Taln accuses Honor of destroying an entire world—his grandmother’s world.
Honor expresses regret and vows upon his own power that he will never allow such destruction again.
What was the actual reason Szeth’s spren left?
It had gone to find reinforcements.
What physical item does Taln prefer to get from Honor over the ability of living for eons?
“I have heard too many stories,” Taln said. “Living out those eons doesn’t suit men well. Though if you have a new pair of sandals, I wouldn’t mind those.”