The Tower of the Swallow

Main Ideas

• Fate and destiny: An exploration of the role of fate in the characters' lives, especially in the context of prophecies and predictions that influence their actions and decisions.
• Choice and free will: The contrast between predestination and the freedom of choice, as the characters attempt to change their destinies and make independent decisions.
• War and its consequences: Depiction of the destructive consequences of war, both on a state level and on individuals, and how it affects morality and ethics.
• Identity and belonging: Exploration of questions of identity, origin, and belonging, especially in the context of Ciri and her search for her place in the world.
• Magic and its influence: The role of magic in the world and its impact on political and personal relationships, as well as its use as a tool of power.
• Friendship and betrayal: Examination of the complex relationships between characters, where friendship and betrayal play key roles in the plot's development.
• Survival and struggle: Themes of survival under constant threat and the fight for life, both physical and moral.