Originally Posted by
pathoftheturtle
Yes, a very good point. Jean's right, and I think the interpretation faulting Roland "for believing what he was made to believe" is valid. Furthermore, the recurrence of that could suggest an overriding theme, and provide insight on his quest for the Dark Tower. Perhaps he's wrong to believe what he was taught that it represents, and trying to climb it is another mistake. It's frustrating that so many other elements in the books still seem to indicate the opposite.