Torre Cesme

The Torre Cesme is a symbol of safety and hope. It translates to Tower of Dawn, the novel’s title. This safe haven serves as an educational venue for healers to learn their craft. In Yrene’s case, she finds a home in the Torre community and then leaves to use the skills she has learned to help the war effort for the hope of a better future.

Chaol’s Wheeled Chair

Chaol’s wheeled chair is a physical representation of his disability. Chaol struggles throughout the novel to come to terms with his injury since he is used to a more physical lifestyle. He views his paralysis as an insurmountable obstacle that holds him back from helping to save his friends in Adarlan’s war. The chair is a constant reminder of this insecurity that he must learn to overcome.

Antica

Antica symbolizes a...