In Chapter Seven, Doli tells Taran and his friends a story about tracking a thief, causing Taran and his companions to want to help the poor frog. This again goes to Taran's strong character, his ability to lead, and his big heart when it comes to friends in trouble. Taran could be putting his life on the line by agreeing to help Doli but does not think twice about this possibility as he leads his friends to the compound of the evil wizard. This foreshadows the next chapter as Taran and his friends arrive at the compound at the end of this chapter and make plans to confront the evil wizard. The return of the polished bone also foreshadows its important role in the following chapter or chapters.
Taran Wanderer