Why does Aldur feel sorry for Torak? Are his feelings well-founded? Does Torak behave as though Aldur is his brother?

Belgarath strongly suggests that he changes pieces of his story here and there, and deliberately leaves certain things out. What is the most noticable aspect of the way that he portrays himself?

Beldin often seems to take charge in moments where Belgarath's leadership is lacking. Discuss the relationship between the two and how it progresses from when they first meet until the birth of The Child of Light.

Why does Belzedar switch sides? Is he specific about what Torak did to him? Consider other events in the book where people are partially taken control of others. How does this process work for Torak's Gorims, for example?

Does Polgara ever forgive her father's behavior at the beginning of her life? If so, when does this...