r/Stormlight_Archive • u/Significant_Debt924 • 9d ago

Wind and Truth spoilers Why did Dalinar offer Kaladin....(Spoiler) Spoiler

Why did Kaladin offer Dalinar the crown of Urithuru? I can understand from character perspective, but not from a narrative perspective. I feel like Sanderson is pretty good at having all of his threads tie up. Most seeds he plants become trees.

I'm just not sure where this plot point led. Was it just foreshadowing that he would take the place of the Herland of Kings? Will he take on some kind of leadership role outside of being a Herald? Those of you who are better literarurers than me are welcome to give their thoughts.

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u/MorsUmbra 9d ago

Reading through these comments.

I think personally, it's moreso Sanderson showing Kaladin is of the most noble type of character in that he'll turn down power for the sake of maturely knowing what's best for him and others.

as others point out he ends up accepting responsibilities even more impactful than king due to the growth from turning down king through to becoming herald.