Discuss different kinds of identity in Rhythm of War. What kinds of allegiances do characters balance and choose between? How do characters weigh various social and cultural demands in the quest to find a place to belong?

Consider the role of invention in the novel. Are technological progress and scientific discovery ultimately good or bad for the world of Roshar? Why?

Examine the metafictional elements of The Stormlight Archive, which comes with its own undertext. How do the drawings and notes that accompany some chapters affect the reader experience?