As Kel becomes older and begins to think about romantic relationships, Kel discusses sex with her mother, which helps the reader understand Tortall’s sexual morals. These relationships give the story more depth and show the importance of having positive relationships. Kel has a strong moral code that will encourage readers to also stand up for others.Īlthough Kel is a strong woman, she also has a supportive family and friends. Kel stands up for other women, admires other women rather than becoming jealous, and her behavior highlights the importance of women supporting each other. Kel has been able to succeed in a male-dominated world because of her hard work and determination. Kel is a strong female character who grows and changes throughout the story.

He is a character that readers will fall in love with, as he is good and noble, but also great fun with a solid sense of humor. As the Knight Commander of the King’s Own, Raoul is a noble warrior that will take Kel on many adventures-not all of them enjoyable. And each time, the Chamber sends her horrifying nightmares built from her deepest fears.īut Kel cannot dwell on the Chamber too often, because her wildest dreams come true when Raoul asks her to be his squire. Determined to prove herself unafraid, Kel visits the Chamber several times and places her hand on the outside of the door. But some have been driven mad by the Chamber. Every squire must enter the Chamber at the end of their squireship. Now that she is a squire, the Chamber of the Ordeal weighs heavily on her mind. Will she be stuck as a glorified scribe in the palace forever? But as months pass without any knight taking her onto their service, Kel worries that no knight will want a girl squire. It was Kel’s proudest moment when she passed her page examinations and was named a squire.

Squire by tamora pierce