Pages 244-250

We learn a bit about the gender politics of the Cealdim. We talk about foreshadowing, gender politics, and come up with a grand business idea.

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Page 244: Not Sure What To Think

CW: a discussion on sexual assault.

Denna and Kvothe bid each other goodbye forever. We talk about the sky, what Denna was thinking, and what kind of person Josn is. We wrap up with a letter from a listener responding to the uncovering of Kvothe's trauma on Page 185.

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Page 245: Brief, Bright Acquaintances

We finally spy the University. We talk about bridges, heather, and the world's history.

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Page 246: I Had Come to the University

Kvothe describes the University for us, and walks into the Archives for the first time. We talk about how Kvothe knows the names of the buildings, the inscription above the Archives, and what the University town can tell us about life there.

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Page 247: The University

Kvothe meets Willem who denies him access to the Archives. We talk about the way Willem's second language is expressed, the way Rothfuss casts his multicultural characters, and worldbuilding through context clues.

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Page 248: Here For The Archives

Kvothe's admissions interview begins. We talk about Kvothe's naming of characters, the inner life of jerk characters, and whether Hemme's conduct at this point is reasonable.

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Page 249: Looking Down On Me

Kvothe's admissions interview is underway! We talk about Kvothe's strategy, the masters' attitudes, and if the motivation of the masters matters.

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Page 250: Well-Versed

An examination of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, one page at a time. 

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