Tindwyl’s advice on leadership serves as a crucial turning point for Elend. How does her advice challenge his beliefs, and how does it impact his growth as a leader?

How does Sanderson use Vin’s relationship with Elend to explore themes of self-worth and personal identity? How does this relationship evolve throughout the novel, and how does it impact each character’s sense of self?

In what ways does The Well of Ascension explore the theme of power? How do characters like Vin and Elend navigate the use of power, and what does the novel suggest about its corrupting influence?