What is the theme in The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan?

Journey to self-discovery is a traditional theme in which the reader follows the main character or characters live through experiences that teach them something about themselves. The theme rarely involves an actual journey, but in this book, there is one. Five characters from Emond's Field begin as simple villagers, isolated from the rest of the Realm by natural boundaries. They are taken out of their isolation and journey across the land, growing in character as well as ability.