Kvothe explains the origins of a particular term. We catch a typo, do some research, and have a classic argument.

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Kvothe gets a hard question. We talk about Hemme’s plan, Mandrag’s nonpersonhood, and Kvothe’s metaphorical coprophilia.

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Kvothe returns a few more softballs. We talk about Namer issues, Elodin’s question, and why the Masters ask what they ask.

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Kvothe dodges trick questions. We talk about the Masters’ questions, the seating arrangements, and what’s going on behind the scenes.

Map referred to in the episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/KingkillerChronicle/comments/evoolq/the_trifoil_compass/

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Kvothe goes in for his Admissions interview. We talk about the Masters’ traditions, what Kvothe has learned, and a real-world lesson to take from this passage.

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Elodin offers Kvothe some wise final words. We talk about what we actually know about Elodin, the teacher figure in fiction, and the nature of questions.

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Elodin talks about his feelings. We talk about Elodin’s teaching style, the reasons Hemme gives to dislike him, and communication in stories.

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Kvothe helps Elodin redecorate. We talk about locked doors, Socratic dialogue, and what Elodin fears.

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Elodin lays bare Kvothe’s foibles. We talk about the scene’s blocking, the wise master trope, and certain teachers when we grew up and went to school.

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Elodin answers questions as Hemme storms past. We talk about Hemme’s burn game, his relationship to Elodin, and how Elodin’s affect seems to change.

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