The Way of Kings

The novel interrogates both legal and religious systems of morality and proposes an objective morality exists outside of these. According to Sanderson’s moral universe, are there clear heroes and villains in the novel? How is this determined?

Compare and contrast at least three different Roshar societies depicted in the novel. How do their similarities and differences support the novel’s portrayal of morality and social norms?

How is religion presented in the book? What role does it play? Are there parallels with real-world religions or systems of belief that you recognize? How do these similarities affect your understanding of the story?