Chapter 59 whatever it takes
Why was Szeth's "lucky stone" significant to the captain and others who searched him?
What did they think the lucky stone is?
They mistook it for an Oathstone, a rare item used by otherwise condemned soldiers who take an oath and perform service, making them think Szeth was already a slave among his own people.
What intellectual weakness did the Adolin feel compared to others?
What strength did he recognize in himself despite this weakness?
He struggled with numbers and words, often feeling stupid in conversations, even with Shallan and Kaladin.
He had a strong mind for names, which set him apart.
How did the Stonewards counter a thunderclast, given they couldn't manipulate the creature's rock directly?
They countered the monsters by melting the ground beneath them, then solidifying it.
What emotions does Szeth never seemed to feel as acutely as others did?
Fear. Szeth never seemed to feel that emotion as acutely as others did. There was always too much going on, too much to worry about, to be afraid.
Adolin told his soliders that the motivation to fight is better to fight for what instead of what?
He’d tell the soldiers to fight for something, not someone. Because if the someone fell, Adolin’s way could lead to chaos, while a nation or ideal could outlast any one man’s death.
Why couldn’t Soulcasters create ships, despite their usefulness?
Ships were too complex and delicate, requiring many specialized skills. Jasnah remembered her disappointment when she realized Soulcasting couldn’t produce intricate contraptions.
Q6: Why did Szeth kill the sailors, and how did he ensure the message was clear?
He decided it was better to kill them than his own people. To make the message certain, he stabbed two sailors instead of just one.
What unique environmental phenomenon was noted by Venli within the planet itself during the chasmfiends rhythms
They vibrated within her, deep down to her gemheart. There were tones to the planet, separate from the rhythms her people heard. Perhaps these were the tones of the gods. But if that was the case, why four? More oddly, the very ground vibrated along.
What was the physical description of the "Focused Ones"?
They were over seven feet tall and seemed obese, but their bulk was made of hundreds of loose cords or belts, like a costume.