Mordred is both the son of Roland Deschain and the Crimson King. How does having two fathers affect Mordred and his actions? Does Mordred listen to the will of one father over the other? Why or why not? How does he feel about each of his fathers?

Roland Deschain's journey to the Dark Tower causes him great losses along the way. What are some of these losses? Could they have been prevented? If so, how? How do his willingness or unwillingness to accept these losses reflect on him as a person? In your opinion, is it worth it?

Susannah Dean is the only member of the ka-tet besides Roland to survive, after she turns away from the journey to the Dark Tower. Looking at each of their deaths, do the others, Eddie Dean, Jake Chambers, and Oy, die so Roland's quest will succeed? Why...