Identity Quotes in The Paladin Prophecy

That's an interesting way to name a kid. Will isn't short for William. It's just Will. At least his middle name isn't "not." But the point here is that our hero is characterized by the fact he's got an iron will. It's even in his name. It's his destiny.

The book doesn't dwell on Will's racial identity. This seems to be included to rouse good ol' patriotic sentiment, as Will is basically an American Harry Potter.

Will starts to suspect that his mother is a different person. She still looks like his mother, but she doesn't act like his mother. It's like invasion of the body snatchers.