How does Roland Deschain's quest for the Dark Tower affect his relationship with others, both in the past and present? Do you think he will succeed in his quest, and if so, is it worth the losses? Why or why not? What do you think will happen to his relationship with his new friends?

Roland Deschain and Susan Delgado's love complicates both their positions in Hambry. How does Roland's friend, Cuthbert Allgood, view his friend's love affair? If the two hadn't fallen in love, how might the outcome of their actions in Hambry changed?

Ka, or Fate, is important to Roland Deschain. How does the notion of ka affect the character's actions, both in the past and present? Can anyone change their fate, or is everything predetermined? Why or why not? Which events in the novel seem more like coincidence?

Compare and contrast Cuthbert...