Private Eye be brought, meaning that, if found guilty, those behind the "Eye" could be imprisoned. He sued over allegations that members of the Clermont Set, including Goldsmith, had conspired to shelter Lord Lucan after Lucan had murdered his family nanny, Sandra Rivett. Goldsmith won a partial victory and eventually reached a settlement with the magazine. The case threatened to bankrupt "Private Eye", which turned to its readers for financial support in the form of a "Goldenballs Fund". Goldsmith himself was referred to as "Jaws". The solicitor involved in many litigation cases against "Private Eye", including the Goldsmith case, was Peter Carter-Ruck;
The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,