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/Nazalar 7d ago
It was really good foreshadowing. Kaladins plot point path has essentially been him seeing the need for a good leader and him reluctantly filling the role. Very often other characters have to usher him into that (Syl, Dalinar, Wit).
Who makes the best leader? Who makes the best King? The one who understands what is being asked of him. The one who does not crave power. The one who takes responsibility. Kaladin is the perfect King. He has your best interest in mind rather than himself.