Thursday, February 26, 2015
Tyrion
I really liked the chapters that Tyrion was in, in the chapters that we read for this week. I like his chapters because of how he was able to come up with a way to save his life by talking his way out of it and then saying that he wanted a trial by champion. Bronn then offers to stand in for him, for the duel. I liked how Tyrion realized that there was a way out even, when he felt like the only way out was down the 600 foot fall to death. I thought it was interesting that Lady Lysa was willing to have her son rule over his judgement when he is a little boy and mentally younger than his age. Then Tyrion comes up with the duel for trial idea which was a better idea than the other.
Eddard pg 480
Summary:
In this chapter, we see Eddard's point of view. He has finally figured out that all of the children belong to Jaime rather than Robert. With this information, he plans to tell Robert when he returns from the hunt. First, he wants to warn Cersei only so she can run with the children. She definitely does not take the chance to leave, after Ned meets with her and tells her under the tree.
Reaction:
This chapter was pretty shocking, which is why I chose it. I was not so surprised that the children were purebred Lannister, but I was shocked with Cersei. When Ned gave the note to be delivered we didn't know who it was for until she showed up at the tree. Ned comes clean and points out how he deduced who the children's father really was. After Ned says that he MUST tell Robert, Cersei propositions him. She says, "If friends can become enemies, then enemies can become friends." She continues to point out that their lovers are both far away. She even touches his face. This disgusted me. Then later she says, that she was in fact pregnant with Roberts child before, but that, "[Her] brother found a woman to cleanse her." She is a terrible woman. We find out that the reason she hated Robert so much was not only because she is madly in love with her brother, but because on their wedding night Robert called Lyanna's name in bed. The last shocking disgusting thing about Cersi, is when she says, "When [Jaime] is inside me I feel...whole." She believes that because they shared a womb together that they are in fact one person in two bodies. I understand that the incest is considered keeping the line pure, but the fact that she is proud that her children are not Robert's and how she is guilt-free shows just how evil and sick she really is.
In this chapter, we see Eddard's point of view. He has finally figured out that all of the children belong to Jaime rather than Robert. With this information, he plans to tell Robert when he returns from the hunt. First, he wants to warn Cersei only so she can run with the children. She definitely does not take the chance to leave, after Ned meets with her and tells her under the tree.
Reaction:
This chapter was pretty shocking, which is why I chose it. I was not so surprised that the children were purebred Lannister, but I was shocked with Cersei. When Ned gave the note to be delivered we didn't know who it was for until she showed up at the tree. Ned comes clean and points out how he deduced who the children's father really was. After Ned says that he MUST tell Robert, Cersei propositions him. She says, "If friends can become enemies, then enemies can become friends." She continues to point out that their lovers are both far away. She even touches his face. This disgusted me. Then later she says, that she was in fact pregnant with Roberts child before, but that, "[Her] brother found a woman to cleanse her." She is a terrible woman. We find out that the reason she hated Robert so much was not only because she is madly in love with her brother, but because on their wedding night Robert called Lyanna's name in bed. The last shocking disgusting thing about Cersi, is when she says, "When [Jaime] is inside me I feel...whole." She believes that because they shared a womb together that they are in fact one person in two bodies. I understand that the incest is considered keeping the line pure, but the fact that she is proud that her children are not Robert's and how she is guilt-free shows just how evil and sick she really is.
GOT: Tyrion pg. 410
Summary:In this chapter, Tyrion is suffering in jail. While Mord is tormenting him, Tyrion refuses to eat even though he is starving. Tyrion gets so frustrated with Mord that he starts to yell and curse at his and Mord does not take it well. He begins to kick Tyrion and drives a steel-toed boot hard into Tyrion's ribs. While wondering what was going on outside of the walls of his cell, Tyrion ponders more about the killings of Bran and Jon Arryn. Finally after much suffering, Tyrion tells Mord that he wants to confess his crimes. He did so, but only confessed to the little crimes he has committed.
Analysis: I like this chapter because of all of the jail action that is going on. I enjoyed reading about how Tyrion was treated by Mord, and how he also rebelled against Mord a little bit and was feisty towards him. This chapter is important to the entire book because it made me think about what Tyrion's family is doing while he is in jail, and if it's really an "advantage" like he thinks it is. There is nothing I did not like about this chapter. I think that this could bring up this question for the class: When will Tyrion get out of jail? What will happen when he gets out? Should he get out of jail or stay there?
Analysis: I like this chapter because of all of the jail action that is going on. I enjoyed reading about how Tyrion was treated by Mord, and how he also rebelled against Mord a little bit and was feisty towards him. This chapter is important to the entire book because it made me think about what Tyrion's family is doing while he is in jail, and if it's really an "advantage" like he thinks it is. There is nothing I did not like about this chapter. I think that this could bring up this question for the class: When will Tyrion get out of jail? What will happen when he gets out? Should he get out of jail or stay there?
Dany
In the beginning of this chapter Dany had witnessed a city with no walls and building. Wondering what is the whole point of putting a wall when their is nothing surround it. Days ago Dany and Visery had got into a fight and she left Visery to travel on his feet. The Dorthraski were mocking Visery. Drogo offered Visery to go to the cart, where the crippled, old and young had stayed at but he is unaware of it. The whole crew were heading to find their homeland which is underneath the mountain. They come across a black dragon statue, Dany was memorized by the beauty. Visery had a different point of view from Dany, he thought the city is filthy and trashy. Dany made sure no one heard Visery's negative comments about the city. One of the knights had warn Dany about her brother's selfishness and the fact that he doesn't belong to the khal. Visery wants ten thousand men from Drogo but Drogo thought Dany was a gift. Visery is growing impatient that he doesn't have his men yet. Khals offer gifts but if Visery demands it, the aftermath wouldn't be good. Ser Jorah tells Dany about the history of the lost city, that city was built by slaves. Visery is upset, he questioning his sister about the supper situation. He starts threatening her, even though she was trying to help her brother. She grabbed a belt and whacked Visery in the face.
This chapter is important because Dany is standing up to her brother. Visery is a negative and selfish brat. He deserved to be whack in the face because Dany was trying to help. He didn't like the offered that Dany had given him.
This chapter is important because Dany is standing up to her brother. Visery is a negative and selfish brat. He deserved to be whack in the face because Dany was trying to help. He didn't like the offered that Dany had given him.
Eddard pg 480
Summary
In this chapter, Eddard is impatiently waiting for Robert to come back from hunting. He is also preparing his leave back to Winterfell but he wants to make sure that he finishes on getting his answer to why Jon Arry died. Eddard arranges to meet with Cersi and that is when all of his suspicions are put to rest. Cersi admits that he is sleeping with her brother and that all three children are Jaime's kids and not Roberts and that she did get pregnant once by Robert but had an abortion. Cersi also admits to hurting Bran because he caught her and Jaime having sex. Eddard tells Cersi that he will tell the king all the information he knows.
Importance of Chapter
I believe that this chapter is important within the context of the larger story because Ned finds out the truth. He finds out what really and who and why happened to his son, Bran. But what i think is most interesting is that Cersi finally admits to it all and that makes me question her motives like why did she admit to it? Since she did admit to it, why did she say it straight up to Ned? What is she planning on doing now? In this chapter, you can see how Ned in a way finds Cersi to be soft and beautiful and a woman "Her every move was graceful. Her curling blond hair moved in the wind, and her eyes were green as the leaves of summer. it had been a long time since Ned Stark had seen her beauty, but he saw it now." pg 485 Though he sees her that way, it does not change how he feels about her. I also think that it will be interesting if or when Ned does go tell Robert this information what his reaction will be. Part of me thinks that he will dismiss Ned and became angry even though Robert probably knows what Ned is telling him true. Or Robert will want to give up the throne since he is secretly bitter and unhappy with being King.
In this chapter, Eddard is impatiently waiting for Robert to come back from hunting. He is also preparing his leave back to Winterfell but he wants to make sure that he finishes on getting his answer to why Jon Arry died. Eddard arranges to meet with Cersi and that is when all of his suspicions are put to rest. Cersi admits that he is sleeping with her brother and that all three children are Jaime's kids and not Roberts and that she did get pregnant once by Robert but had an abortion. Cersi also admits to hurting Bran because he caught her and Jaime having sex. Eddard tells Cersi that he will tell the king all the information he knows.
Importance of Chapter
I believe that this chapter is important within the context of the larger story because Ned finds out the truth. He finds out what really and who and why happened to his son, Bran. But what i think is most interesting is that Cersi finally admits to it all and that makes me question her motives like why did she admit to it? Since she did admit to it, why did she say it straight up to Ned? What is she planning on doing now? In this chapter, you can see how Ned in a way finds Cersi to be soft and beautiful and a woman "Her every move was graceful. Her curling blond hair moved in the wind, and her eyes were green as the leaves of summer. it had been a long time since Ned Stark had seen her beauty, but he saw it now." pg 485 Though he sees her that way, it does not change how he feels about her. I also think that it will be interesting if or when Ned does go tell Robert this information what his reaction will be. Part of me thinks that he will dismiss Ned and became angry even though Robert probably knows what Ned is telling him true. Or Robert will want to give up the throne since he is secretly bitter and unhappy with being King.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
"TYRION"
Looking back at this chapter, to summarize, I feel that blatant abuse, reoccurring in the form sexism, essentially falls over ANY person socially different. Food not provided, nor proper, (during the era), care; blankets. (ANYTHING had not been given). "Your silver is ours. Your horses are ours...the knife at your belt." "...seize the half-man." (page: 460), clearly demonstrated corrupt/ backwards, lightly put "social order." Blatantly, disgusting behavior.
Game of Thrones: Eddard pg. 378
Summary: Ned wonders what he should do regarding his realization about Joff. He knows that Robert would be furious, but Ned must tell him. He arranges a meeting with Cersei in the godswood and tells her that he knows that truth Jon died for: that Jamie-not Robert- fathered Joff, Myrella, and Tommen. She tells Ned "When you play the game of thrones, you win or die."
Ned by this point is completely embroiled in what is referred as the "game of thrones," but his adherence to principle and reluctance to be brutal ends in him losing. The kingdom's laws governing succession to the throne take precedence over any personal feelings Ned may and even take precedence over what may be best for the kingdom.
Ned by this point is completely embroiled in what is referred as the "game of thrones," but his adherence to principle and reluctance to be brutal ends in him losing. The kingdom's laws governing succession to the throne take precedence over any personal feelings Ned may and even take precedence over what may be best for the kingdom.
Eddard
In this chapter Ned gains his consciousness six days after he breaks his leg. However, Jaime has fled the city and Robert and Cersei come to visit Ned after he has been conscious for a while. Cersei accuses Ned of getting drunk at a warehouse confronting Jaime and Ned tells Robert that he was visiting the bastard. Ned ends up being angry at the king because he feels like there is no justice. Cersei gets mad and insults Robert by telling him that she should be the one in charge since he is not doing his job right but Robert hits her as the punishment for being disrespectful.
This chapter is important within the larger context of the story because we are able to see that Cersei is getting annoyed with everything that is going on. However, when Cersei insults Robert he hits her as the punishment and she becomes angry. I think it would be interesting to see what would happen next because Cersei is kind of always seeking revenge for things that have been done. This shows that women do not get any type of respect during the midevil life because in today's society that would have been considered assault and the person would have faced either a fine or jail time.
This chapter is important within the larger context of the story because we are able to see that Cersei is getting annoyed with everything that is going on. However, when Cersei insults Robert he hits her as the punishment and she becomes angry. I think it would be interesting to see what would happen next because Cersei is kind of always seeking revenge for things that have been done. This shows that women do not get any type of respect during the midevil life because in today's society that would have been considered assault and the person would have faced either a fine or jail time.
Daenerys
Daenerys has done a lot of growing up, in this passage she and the Dothrakis are travelling to where they live. Before they get there, they travel throw this land that has everything that the Dothrakis had stolen from other lands. Daenerys was amazed at all the beautiful things, she also was in dismay at how disturbing some of the things where. A lot of the items that the Dothrakis had stolen were staguse. After getting to the Mother Land, Daenerys wanted to have supper with her bother and give him some gifts that she got for him, when he got there he was already mad by the way Daenerys had one of her lady slaves get him. Then he attracted her but she fought back.
In the passage Daenerys stands up for self to her brother. She also feels like she is fitting in with the Dothrakis, she even says that she is one of them now. At the end of this passages she fells her baby kick, but for some reason she thinks the baby is going to be a boy. But as the baby is kicking she is holding a dragon stone, so she thinks that baby is the rightful dragon king not her brother. I think before she has this baby that King Robert is going to have someone try and kill her. When this happens it will start a war between the Dothrakis and the seven kingdoms which is what Daenerys' brother wants. But I also thing that might happen is if there is war between the Dothrakis and the seven kingdoms Daenerys' brother is going to die and her son will really become the true king of the dragon not her brother.
In the passage Daenerys stands up for self to her brother. She also feels like she is fitting in with the Dothrakis, she even says that she is one of them now. At the end of this passages she fells her baby kick, but for some reason she thinks the baby is going to be a boy. But as the baby is kicking she is holding a dragon stone, so she thinks that baby is the rightful dragon king not her brother. I think before she has this baby that King Robert is going to have someone try and kill her. When this happens it will start a war between the Dothrakis and the seven kingdoms which is what Daenerys' brother wants. But I also thing that might happen is if there is war between the Dothrakis and the seven kingdoms Daenerys' brother is going to die and her son will really become the true king of the dragon not her brother.
Tyrion p.342
Tyrion gets captured by the Stark kingdom. Catelyn is the one who put him under arrest. Lysa gets irritated by Tyrion's sarcastic tongue and his arrogance and was ready to kill him on site. Tyrion bribes Mord to do a favor for him, which was send word to Catelyn so he can plead his innocence. It all was a spontaneous idea... just a way for him to get out of the open dungeon. He soon realizes that there isn't any mercy around him when he talks with Lysa about getting a fair trial. Overall, everyone's skeptical of him because they know he likes to play mind games to get his way. It seems like it was helping him thus far.
I chose this section because Tyrion is becoming a big part of the reading and he ties two powerful families together, since he's apart of the Lannister kingdom. The Lannisters are very powerful and he's hoping that his connection within will persuade everyone not to kill him. The thing I liked about this section was how it shows that the idea of money can open new possibilities for someone in this book. Everyone see's that money ultimately brings power. A discussion it introduces to the class is the connection of a community.
I chose this section because Tyrion is becoming a big part of the reading and he ties two powerful families together, since he's apart of the Lannister kingdom. The Lannisters are very powerful and he's hoping that his connection within will persuade everyone not to kill him. The thing I liked about this section was how it shows that the idea of money can open new possibilities for someone in this book. Everyone see's that money ultimately brings power. A discussion it introduces to the class is the connection of a community.
Bran pg 396
Using the saddle Tyrion designed, Bran rides outside of Winterfell’s walls with Robb and Guards (some Winterfell men). Robb tells Bran how Jaime attacked Ned. Robb and Theon have considered calling on the houses loyal to Winterfell to prepare for war. After Theon and the other men fall behind, Robb leaves Bran to find their direwolves. While Bran is alone six wildlings find Bran. They plan to steal Bran’s possessions and kill him. Robb and the wolves return in time to defend Bran. The fight that follows ends with one wildling holding Bran at knifepoint. Theon finally returns and kills the wilding from behind with an arrow. At Luwin’s suggestion, Robb does not kill the surviving wildling but they bring her back to winterfell .
Wow these dierwolfs are very protective, Robb does a great job with the fight. I was like where the hell are the “Guards” at but they finally come and save Bran’s life.
jon pg444
This chapter is all about the wall and the night watch. Jon and many others get "promoted" out of training to make room for the new recruits that are going to be coming in. But, Sam is left behind, he has to stay in training which has him feeling down. Jon decides to go talk to someone with power about getting Sam out of training and into some kind of position where Sam will be using his intellect vs. his physical abilities like the others.
This chapter from Jon's point of view is important because it demonstrates his feelings towards those who are commonly left out, in this chapter for example he feels he must care for and protect Sam because no one else will. My view on this is that since Jon is the bastard child, he knows what it feels like to be left out, to have no one care for you, so he is determined to not stand by and let someone else feel the way he does. He goes as far as to wake up and elderly man in the middle of the night, despite the disgruntled servant boy that urges him to leave, and then convince him that even though Sam is not physically fit, he is very intelligent and could help with things around said old mans house. These are all reasons that I like this chapter, it sends a strong message that even though you might not be ideal for one particular job/duty, doesn't means there aren't plenty more out there that you might be excellent at, or as Jon said "Why kill one, to no end? make use of him instead." This chapter illustrates a problem that we face today, Sam being a little pudgy and undesirable doesn't get the attention that he needs so therefore continues to fail, like in the real world, people that are more attractive are more likely to make more money and get promotions sooner than those of lesser attractiveness. Its even easier to get hired in some cases due to how attractive you are.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Jon
Summary
This chapter is about Jon when they get the new recruiter
in the team name Sam. He came up on the wrong time when they were training and
one of the nights attacked him. He lost the fat because he was fat and couldn't help himself. Jon stepped up, and defended him because he didn't like how they were treating the new guy. Sam told them something he never told anyone, he
admit that he was a coward. Everyone was surprise that he called himself a
coward. After he took a walk with Jon to the wall and shared a story with him
about how he got there. Sam’s father wanted his son to be an heir because he was
a bastard son and the other option was for Sam to get murder. So Jon also shared
a story of how he got there. Jon and Sam became brother through what they been
doing sense their own brother were step brothers didn't like them.
Reaction
First of all I like Jon how he cares about other and
will protect other to not get harmed. Look over each other and can relate with
other. I can see myself being like him because I’m the type who will watch
someone being bully but if it goes to the next level I’ll step in a stop
everything. Even if it takes the fun out everyone else. Safety is something
that I really worry about. Sam joining the night wasn't really a choice he had
to make, and treating him like that the first day of his job wasn't a really
good welcome specially when the saw him as a fat boy who couldn't even help
himself. They didn't had to welcome him like and it was nice for Jon helping
him and letting him know what to do. I can also see myself as Sam also because I’ll
let people know who I am, and don’t care what they think because I’m me. No one
can control who I am but me. Sam doing that was a great thing as a man to do.
Jon pg 259
In this chapter, sir throne is jealous of Jon because Jon is teaching some of the other watchmen about swordplay. a new recruit by the name of Samwell is out against another watchmen and is being brutality beat. Sir Thorne tell his watchmen to keep on beating Samwell until Jon interrupts its and command the watchmen to stop. the watchmen stopped and Sir throne is angry because his men took command from Jon. this is a big part of the book for character development. Jon is trying to enforce new rules and a new brotherhood in the watch because right now it is very different then what he expected. having the watch just be a place for bad people, Jon wants to restore the honor in the watch. i believe this is important to the book because it seem like Jon is taking a commanding role at the watch. with his uncle gone i feel that Jon will be the next in command and out throw sir Thorne and his cruel ways. this chapter interested me because Jon being my favorite character, he growing up and become more of a 'man' taking more responsibility on his self to better the watch and its men.
eddard pg 305
In this chapter, Ned is at the tournament for the hand. It is the second day of the tournament, and the day before a young boy had died. Ned took his death hard. Ned convinces Robert not to fight in the tournament. The reader gets to see the relationship between Robert and Ned, realizing how close they could be. There is a brutal fight between the Hound and his brother. The hound is the victor of the lance part of the tourney. When Ned makes it back to his room he gets a visitor. The visitor is Varys and he has a lot more information.
I always love Ned's chapters. I feel like I get the most of the scoop when I read his chapters. I love to see how compassionate Ned's character is. He is also very quick. "Slain by a Lannister bannerman before Ned could even speak to him; could that be happenstance? He supposed he would never know." Later in the chapter we find out from Varys that the young squire was a big part of Jon Arryn's death before he was knighted. He was in fact killed before Ned could have spoke to him for a reason. We get to see a comical view of Robert and realize how bored he is in his position and how he misses his thrills. He also releases some intimate information about his relationship with Cersei and how he regards his son. Robert says he has dreamed of giving up the throne but the thing that stops him is..."The thought of Joffrey on the throne..." After this they continue to breakfast and then to finish the rest of the tournament. The entire tournament through Ned and Sansa's point of view reminded me of the movie Knights Tale. Especially when they tell Robert that no one would fight him they would let him win. Reminded me of the prince that wanted to joust but everyone would forfeit. The is a sticky situation with Sandor Clegane and the Knight of Flowers. Sandor's temperament is exposed. I had seen the Hound as such an evil character until this chapter. Once all was finished the conversation with Varys and Ned was the most important part to me. We find out that some of the people we like are not trustable and we find out the Lannisters wanted Robert to fight so they could kill him. Varys thinks that Ned is really tho only friend of Robert's. Another attempt for Robert's life is imminent but they do not have any hard evidence to put before the king. At the very end of the chapter we realize that the boy that died in the tournament had to be the one that poisoned Jon Arryn, and he used Tears of Lys to do so. Now he was slain to keep the secret hidden.
I always love Ned's chapters. I feel like I get the most of the scoop when I read his chapters. I love to see how compassionate Ned's character is. He is also very quick. "Slain by a Lannister bannerman before Ned could even speak to him; could that be happenstance? He supposed he would never know." Later in the chapter we find out from Varys that the young squire was a big part of Jon Arryn's death before he was knighted. He was in fact killed before Ned could have spoke to him for a reason. We get to see a comical view of Robert and realize how bored he is in his position and how he misses his thrills. He also releases some intimate information about his relationship with Cersei and how he regards his son. Robert says he has dreamed of giving up the throne but the thing that stops him is..."The thought of Joffrey on the throne..." After this they continue to breakfast and then to finish the rest of the tournament. The entire tournament through Ned and Sansa's point of view reminded me of the movie Knights Tale. Especially when they tell Robert that no one would fight him they would let him win. Reminded me of the prince that wanted to joust but everyone would forfeit. The is a sticky situation with Sandor Clegane and the Knight of Flowers. Sandor's temperament is exposed. I had seen the Hound as such an evil character until this chapter. Once all was finished the conversation with Varys and Ned was the most important part to me. We find out that some of the people we like are not trustable and we find out the Lannisters wanted Robert to fight so they could kill him. Varys thinks that Ned is really tho only friend of Robert's. Another attempt for Robert's life is imminent but they do not have any hard evidence to put before the king. At the very end of the chapter we realize that the boy that died in the tournament had to be the one that poisoned Jon Arryn, and he used Tears of Lys to do so. Now he was slain to keep the secret hidden.
Eddard
Everyone in this chapter remembers the tragedy that happen to Lord Arryn. It is said the Lord Arryn had died of an illness. Ned had suspected that Lord Arryn natural death was no accident, he thinks that someone might of poisoned him. Maester Colemon felt like something had twisted his stomach inside. The season is a very hot summer. There has been a lot questions and answers between Ned and Pycelle. Ned is asking Pycelle Lord Arryn whereabouts before the night he died. After the conversation had ended Ned ran into his daughter Arya, who is trying to pose like a water dancer. Arya is worried about her brother Bran and wanted to know if he come live in the castle with her but her father told her Bran needed to recover. Ned fears that Bran wouldn't be the same, he will become a crippled boy. As night falls, Sansa is having a sweet dream about Bran, that he is going to be a knight. Arya and Ned got into an argument because he suggested Arya should marry a king and rule his castle together and she refused. Ned had told Littlefinger that he was grateful for his help but he was wrong to distrust him.
This chapter is very important because it Ned thinks that someone did poison Lord Arryn. Ned questioning to Pycelle, which made it feel like interrogating situation. His daughter Arya refused to be a kings wife because she wants to be a knight and everyone thinks she is a boy. Ned is afraid that Bran wouldn't develop fully because he had "fallen" from the tower. Bran would be crippled for life. He couldn't do a performance of a knight or make love to a women ever.
This chapter is very important because it Ned thinks that someone did poison Lord Arryn. Ned questioning to Pycelle, which made it feel like interrogating situation. His daughter Arya refused to be a kings wife because she wants to be a knight and everyone thinks she is a boy. Ned is afraid that Bran wouldn't develop fully because he had "fallen" from the tower. Bran would be crippled for life. He couldn't do a performance of a knight or make love to a women ever.
Catelyn and Ser Rodrik
This chapter was about how ser Rodrik and Lady Catelyn are trying to go over to the Inn that she stayed at while she was little. While at this Inn, Tyrion Lannister comes in and tries to strike up a conversation with Catelyn. Then Catelyn has Tyrion arrested
I Thought it was interesting how Catelyn was ever-so-subtly finding the respect of everyone in the room. When she started hearing sniggering from Tyrion. I though it was cool how she pretty much made him think she did not know about the knife and then at the end of the chapter had all the people that had served her family arrest Tyrion. When all the knives were drawn I thought it was a cool example of the respect of the Tully/Starks people had in the room, along with how they did not fancy the thought of kids being hurt. I thought it was interesting the wench didn't recognize Catelyn for half of their visit.
I Thought it was interesting how Catelyn was ever-so-subtly finding the respect of everyone in the room. When she started hearing sniggering from Tyrion. I though it was cool how she pretty much made him think she did not know about the knife and then at the end of the chapter had all the people that had served her family arrest Tyrion. When all the knives were drawn I thought it was a cool example of the respect of the Tully/Starks people had in the room, along with how they did not fancy the thought of kids being hurt. I thought it was interesting the wench didn't recognize Catelyn for half of their visit.
Jon Page 259
While Jon and the other boys are training at the Wall, Sam Tarly arrives. Thorne immediately orders Sam to fight Halder, and Halder easily defeats Sam. Sam stops fighting, but Thorne orders Halder to continue the beating Sam. Jon steps forward to defend Sam, and at Thorne’s orders Halder, Albett, and Rast fight and lose to Jon, Grenn, and Pyp. Sam says that he is a coward, and Jon respects him to face the hard truth. Sam tells Jon that he came to join the Night’s Watch because his father wanted his youngest son to be his heir, so he told Sam he had to leave for the Wall or he would murder him. Jon shares a story with Sam about a recurring dream in which Jon walks through a deserted Winterfell until he ends up deep inside the castle’s chamber(Jail/Death). Jon convinces the other guys on the wall to go easy on Sam in training because the Sam is such a bad fighter.
Jon pg. 259
In this chapter, Jon is approached by a big fat guy named Sam Taly. Sam informs the men that he was sent to the wall for some training. He is ordered to fight Halder, which did not seem like a fair fight. Halder is 16 years old, tall, and skinny. Sam is fat and doesn't know how to fight. With that being said, he lost miserably. Sam opens up to Jon and tells him about his dad and tells him why he joined the Night's Watch. Jon listens and starts to like Halder, and feels bad about the brutal beat down he got from Halder that day.
I picked this chapter because I liked Sam's character a lot. It seems like he knows that he can't fight, he even admits that he's a coward. I like that about him because it shows that he is not trying to act like something he is not. This chapter is important to the book because it shows violence in a different type of way. Although the boys are always fighting at the wall, they were approached with something new in this chapter to deal with. (Sam Taly). I think this chapter could relate to the violence issue we have been talking about in class. Why did Halden continue to beat Sam when he was already winning? What was the point of this fight?
I picked this chapter because I liked Sam's character a lot. It seems like he knows that he can't fight, he even admits that he's a coward. I like that about him because it shows that he is not trying to act like something he is not. This chapter is important to the book because it shows violence in a different type of way. Although the boys are always fighting at the wall, they were approached with something new in this chapter to deal with. (Sam Taly). I think this chapter could relate to the violence issue we have been talking about in class. Why did Halden continue to beat Sam when he was already winning? What was the point of this fight?
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Game of Thrones: Jon Pg. 259
Summary:While Jon and the other boys are training at the wall, Sam Tarly arrives. Throne immediately orders Sam to fight Halder, and Halder easily dominates the fat, scared new recruit. Sam yields, but Throne orders Halder to continue the beating. Jon steps forward to defend Sam, and at Throne's orders Halder, Rast, and Albett fight and lose to Jon. That night, Jon convinces the other boys to go easy on Sam in training because the boy is such a poor fighter.
I picked this chapter because I thought it was very interesting. I was very interested when Jon beat those three guys. This chapter is important because it shows that Sam is a poor fighter. The topic that happens in this chapter that we have discussed in class is the violence in the media.
I picked this chapter because I thought it was very interesting. I was very interested when Jon beat those three guys. This chapter is important because it shows that Sam is a poor fighter. The topic that happens in this chapter that we have discussed in class is the violence in the media.
Eddard starting in "Robert, I beg of you"
The majority of this chapter takes place with the king Robert and the council (including Eddard). The topic being discussed by the council is whether they should kill Daenerys or not. Robert is all for letting this woman of only 14 being assassinated, and many of the others agree saying that she must receive a "steel kiss". The only one sticking up for this young pregnant woman is Eddard, who thinks it is cowardice in two ways, the fact that they feel so threatened by an unborn child that they must kill it and also the fact that Robert wont carry out the murder himself.
Seeing things from from Eddard's point of view in this chapter is important because you discover even more about his character, how honorable and noble he is. He goes as far as to argue with his king just because his moral compass is so strong in defining what is wrong and what is right. He thinks it is cowardice to have a 14 year old girl murdered which doesn't say too much on its own, but the fact that he is able to stand up for what he believes in sends a strong message. Once it is settled that they shall indeed kill this woman Ned thinks that it should be Robert's responsibility and that he should have to "hear her last words" and "see her tears" which is an incredibly brave thing, its one thing to have someone killed but to have to actually kill them must be a totally different story. All of those things is why I chose this chapter, Ned's immense amount of courage, bravery, honesty etc. is inspiring and once again sends a strong message that goes beyond the book. We have all seen the studies done on how Americans or just people in general don't like confrontation, so instead of stepping in and stopping something bad from happening they will just keep walking and pretend it never happened, no matter the severity of the incident. But this chapter illustrates how things should work in society, how we should step in and voice our opinions, let what we think be heard. Yes it might not be taken into consideration or acknowledged but at least you will have a clear conscience and know that you tried to do what was right.
Arya
In this chapter Arya was catching cats as part of Syrio's training when princess Myrcella and Tommen discover her. They did not recognize her because she escaped through a window and runs into the maze underneath the castle. Along the way she hears two men talking, she hid and listened. The armored man implies that they are running out of time, since the wolf and the lion are at each other’s throats and more players are entering the game. The man with the forked beard says they need more time, and that Drogo will not attack until Daenerys’ son is born. The man with the forked beard also implies that they should kill Ned if it will buy time. When Arya finds her way out of the castle’s underground maze , she tells her father what she heard between the two men, but he doesn't believe her.
This chapter is important within the larger story of the book because we are not sure who those men were and what they are exactly trying to do. These men could play an important part within the story further down the line. I chose this chapter because it shows the bravery that Arya has and it shows that she is trying to put all the effort into the training that she was given from Syrio. It also shows that she has started to grow and mature because she did not freak out when encountering anyone but she tried to make the smartest decision and kept quiet when needed to. I believe that she will do anything in her power to try to prove to her father down the line that she was right. I think this plays in gender inequality because at the beginning of the book it was said "do not believe what comes out of a women's tit," and I think that her father did not want to believe her because she is a girl and a child as well.
This chapter is important within the larger story of the book because we are not sure who those men were and what they are exactly trying to do. These men could play an important part within the story further down the line. I chose this chapter because it shows the bravery that Arya has and it shows that she is trying to put all the effort into the training that she was given from Syrio. It also shows that she has started to grow and mature because she did not freak out when encountering anyone but she tried to make the smartest decision and kept quiet when needed to. I believe that she will do anything in her power to try to prove to her father down the line that she was right. I think this plays in gender inequality because at the beginning of the book it was said "do not believe what comes out of a women's tit," and I think that her father did not want to believe her because she is a girl and a child as well.
Game of Thrones
I chose the chapter of Deanery’s
because through this chapter its shows how much she has really grown not only
as her own person but also as a Khaleesie. Through the chapter there are many cases where this is proved
like the time when her brother tried to ruin her and was almost killed by her guard.
This would of never happened if she wasn't starting to like the power. Her
showing resistance to her brother shows that there has been a complete change
of power. Instead of Viserys controlling her life and treating her poorly she
is standing up for herself and becoming her own person. A woman with her
abilities can do a lot of harm. I feel is she keeps getting more confident and gathers
a large enough army she may end up ruling all seven kingdoms.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Arya pg. 338
Summary
Arya is trying to catch a cat that had been part of her assignment from Syrio and Princess Myrcella and Prince Tommen show up and think that she is a boy and to avoid from getting into trouble Arya escapes through a window. While Arya is trying t figure out where she is at she hears the voices of two men talking. she does not recognize either men but is listening to what they are saying. The two men talk about that there might be war between the wolf and the lion and that the King's Hand might die if he found out the truth by reading the book. Arya followed the men to keep listening and to use the light from their torch. She finally reaches the castle and gets escorted to her father's room, where she tells him what she has heard. Her father is skeptical of what Arya is saying but their conversation get interrupted by a visit from Yoren who is part of the Night's Watch.
Importance of Chapter
This chapter is important within the context of the larger story because it gives a set of information to the character that the reader is aware of. Since Arya is not aware of this information and does not truly understand what this information she goes and shares this information. And with all that is going on with Ned with his suspicion of Jon Arry's death and Bran's accident, it makes him question what his daughter is saying "Arya what are you talking about? who said this?" even though he is not entirely sure what it is that she is saying. Also, by having two men talk about Daenerys pregnancy, the King's Hand, the book and Jon (the Bastard) gives an indication that people are aware that there is trouble brewing with the Lords and the King as well.
I chose this Chapter because it shows how much Arya is taking her training seriously "She pretended that Syrio was beside her in the dark whispering in her ear. Calm as still water.." and how little interest she truly has in being a princess or some day a queen. She is often mistaken for a boy and not only that but a peasant. She always look dirty that people do not think that she has a place in the castle. Arya is so wrapped up in her training that she seems to be oblivious of her surroundings and what everyone else is doing. Also, towards the end of the chapter we see information of what is happening in the book exchanged by two men and i think that it will play a role on what is to come later in the book.
Arya is trying to catch a cat that had been part of her assignment from Syrio and Princess Myrcella and Prince Tommen show up and think that she is a boy and to avoid from getting into trouble Arya escapes through a window. While Arya is trying t figure out where she is at she hears the voices of two men talking. she does not recognize either men but is listening to what they are saying. The two men talk about that there might be war between the wolf and the lion and that the King's Hand might die if he found out the truth by reading the book. Arya followed the men to keep listening and to use the light from their torch. She finally reaches the castle and gets escorted to her father's room, where she tells him what she has heard. Her father is skeptical of what Arya is saying but their conversation get interrupted by a visit from Yoren who is part of the Night's Watch.
Importance of Chapter
This chapter is important within the context of the larger story because it gives a set of information to the character that the reader is aware of. Since Arya is not aware of this information and does not truly understand what this information she goes and shares this information. And with all that is going on with Ned with his suspicion of Jon Arry's death and Bran's accident, it makes him question what his daughter is saying "Arya what are you talking about? who said this?" even though he is not entirely sure what it is that she is saying. Also, by having two men talk about Daenerys pregnancy, the King's Hand, the book and Jon (the Bastard) gives an indication that people are aware that there is trouble brewing with the Lords and the King as well.
I chose this Chapter because it shows how much Arya is taking her training seriously "She pretended that Syrio was beside her in the dark whispering in her ear. Calm as still water.." and how little interest she truly has in being a princess or some day a queen. She is often mistaken for a boy and not only that but a peasant. She always look dirty that people do not think that she has a place in the castle. Arya is so wrapped up in her training that she seems to be oblivious of her surroundings and what everyone else is doing. Also, towards the end of the chapter we see information of what is happening in the book exchanged by two men and i think that it will play a role on what is to come later in the book.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Daenerys
in this chapter it shows Dany as the khaleesi and how she is adjusting to the new lifestyle. she enjoys the new life she is getting and feels like she at home and having a fresh start. her brother Viserys is enraged wit Dany and how she is adjsuting to being the khaleesi saying that Dany has forgot about the dragons. i feel like this was in important chapter in the book because in a piont in the chapter Dany definies Viserys causing Visery to get angry. But being the Khaleesi is was saved a beaten from Viserys by khalasar guards. This is a turnging point for the character Dany as she is growing up and getting a back bone of her owns. This shows that she is growing into the role of khaleesi more and growing more of a none fear of her brother Viserys
"Bran"
"Blood for blood," not even at the peak of the chapter, (page: 400), Robb, feeling as if responsibility is held on him, Bran fears that if "the banners,"are called upon by Robb death may be eminent. Bran, enjoying the drifting snow fall, landing upon his cheeks, happy with the simplicity of life, has no mother present, and potentially a father who will die. Robb wanting to take charge. Becoming mature, to me, it seems that he is ready for kingdom control. Next in line; "...Lord of 'Winterfell,'..." (Page: 400), dire wolves ordered to be killed, a metaphor for the band between these siblings severed. Robb killing, (fighting), for mastery.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Eddard
In this chapter, Ned is required to attend his first council meeting. Although he is dreading it, he still attends. At the council meeting, Ned discovers that the kingdom is in extreme debt of the gold (of which half of it belongs to the Lannisters.) Even with Robert knowing that the kingdom is in severe debt, he decides that he wants to hold a tournament to celebrate, but Ned thinks its a terrible idea because of the debt. After leaving the meeting, Ned is taken to a brothel that Littlefinger owns. When he gets there, he surprisingly finds his wife Catelyn. When he gets into the room Catelyn starts to tell him about the death of Bran. The first thing that comes to Ned's mind is that he wonders if Bran's death is at all related to Jon Arry's death. After Ned realizes what is going on, he sends Catelyn back to Winterfell and he starts to try to put the pieces together and find out what happened with the 2 boy's deaths.
I really liked this chapter a lot. I picked this chapter because I felt like it was suspenseful and a lot of important events occurred which made the story line more exciting, and it also made me think more. I think that this chapter could be one of the most important chapters we have read thus far. My reasoning is that we found out about the major debt in the kingdom. This is a big deal because debt is a major factor of war and could cause a lot of issues to arise. This chapter is also a big deal because it was a big time for Ned, considering it was his first council meeting. One discussion that this chapter could lead to was why Catelyn was at the whorehouse to begin with? What was her intent of being there especially when she is married to Ned? Does this relate to unloyal relationships in today's society between husbands and wives?
I really liked this chapter a lot. I picked this chapter because I felt like it was suspenseful and a lot of important events occurred which made the story line more exciting, and it also made me think more. I think that this chapter could be one of the most important chapters we have read thus far. My reasoning is that we found out about the major debt in the kingdom. This is a big deal because debt is a major factor of war and could cause a lot of issues to arise. This chapter is also a big deal because it was a big time for Ned, considering it was his first council meeting. One discussion that this chapter could lead to was why Catelyn was at the whorehouse to begin with? What was her intent of being there especially when she is married to Ned? Does this relate to unloyal relationships in today's society between husbands and wives?
Jon
Jon was sent to the wall when his father left to King's Landing because he couldn't take Jon with him and Catelyn did not want to say with her. At first when Jon got the Wall he was being a show off showing off all his skills that he had already been taught. But most of them that join the Wall had not been trained before and almost had no idea what the were doing. After weeks of being alone he finally realized he could to teach the other man and teach them how to defend themselves from him or anyone else. The master of arms does not like Jon one bet and even more now that he is teach the other men how to fight better then the master of arms could.
This stock out to me because at first he was alone and now he has a lot of not only friends but brothers as well. He took in Sam when he first got there because Sam is fat and frightened of everything, Jon showed Sam that he was not alone by making all the other boys and men promise to never hurt Sam even if the master of arms tell them to. And because Jon has step up and taught a lot of the men to defend themselves they listen to Jon.
This stock out to me because at first he was alone and now he has a lot of not only friends but brothers as well. He took in Sam when he first got there because Sam is fat and frightened of everything, Jon showed Sam that he was not alone by making all the other boys and men promise to never hurt Sam even if the master of arms tell them to. And because Jon has step up and taught a lot of the men to defend themselves they listen to Jon.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
"Eddard"
I feel that this chapter contains a well clear plot to the "master and servant," relationship. Even with the mentioning of prostitutes, "...walking bowlegged...," (over worked, yet only considered for pleasure, such as by the brother of Lord Renly: "marching in...," referring to when with many a woman he sleeps with). A watchman speaking of a "...Hand," never being rough with a horse when tending to the animal for another. Always bringing "Apples, and carrots." The watchman, and this "hand," (servant), seemed to be "less use than the others." (Above references-page:273 & page: 275). The further I read it dawned watchmen are exactly valued as inanimate; (page: 275, "...our watchman...,").
Such a reoccurring them. "The slim young serving girl," (denounced/socially-deomted by sexism), "...took quick note of Ned's badge..." (Page: 279). Immediate recognition amongst higher-status, and those with a "...master...all smiles and bows." What seems to occur also is WHOM one serves; Ned treated to an offering of a seat, while the "lower,"-servant provides HIM; a servant, essentially. This chapter demonstrating within this realm there are "levels," in terms to who assists who.
Such a reoccurring them. "The slim young serving girl," (denounced/socially-deomted by sexism), "...took quick note of Ned's badge..." (Page: 279). Immediate recognition amongst higher-status, and those with a "...master...all smiles and bows." What seems to occur also is WHOM one serves; Ned treated to an offering of a seat, while the "lower,"-servant provides HIM; a servant, essentially. This chapter demonstrating within this realm there are "levels," in terms to who assists who.
Eddard
There was a big dispute between Joff and Arya because Joff got hurt and was mad about it. He thought of a big story to tell the queen, which led to the queen wanting to punish Arya by killing one of the direwolves since she wanted a new fur. Ned took on the responsibility of killing the direwolf, but made sure to send it off so that the queen couldn't have the fur. It was a chapter full of emotion; anger, grieve, and empathy. Also, it was filled with deceit.
This chapter is important to this section of the book because the direwolves were supposed to symbolize the children and Ned's children grew a great bond with their own direwolf. The situation that happened, shows that you must always keep your guard up, even with family, because they could change their mind and lie on or to you with no hesitation.
This chapter is important to this section of the book because the direwolves were supposed to symbolize the children and Ned's children grew a great bond with their own direwolf. The situation that happened, shows that you must always keep your guard up, even with family, because they could change their mind and lie on or to you with no hesitation.
Eddard
Summary
This is on Eddard is about when Joffrey got in trouble with Sansa's sister Arya and he was trying to explain his side of the story to the king, but he was lying. Arya try to explain how it went but they didn't really believe her. Sansa came and told her part about the story. got the Ned mad and he told them to kill their pets wolf and had Sansa and Arya sad because they knew the wolf didnb't hurt Joffrey she was just protecting them from danger because joffrey thought he was strong when he had has his sword call lion tooth. They all got punish for it but Robber didn't wanted to do it because he felt like the girls weren't wrong.
Reaction
I was pissed when I read this chapter because Joffrey was full of lies and couldn't back up his story. he blamed the poor little guy for hurting when he was the one going after then when they were play fighting. He told him to fight him because he can't fight someone his size plus his a prince no one could hurt him. he had the advantage over. I just don't like people with a little power try to over power the powerless. this is important to me because I've seen people who got bully by other and when they tried to defend themselves they got in trouble for it. It doesn't matter who you are if you commit a crime you should be judge for it and get punished. this chapter really grab my attention because of that.
This is on Eddard is about when Joffrey got in trouble with Sansa's sister Arya and he was trying to explain his side of the story to the king, but he was lying. Arya try to explain how it went but they didn't really believe her. Sansa came and told her part about the story. got the Ned mad and he told them to kill their pets wolf and had Sansa and Arya sad because they knew the wolf didnb't hurt Joffrey she was just protecting them from danger because joffrey thought he was strong when he had has his sword call lion tooth. They all got punish for it but Robber didn't wanted to do it because he felt like the girls weren't wrong.
Reaction
I was pissed when I read this chapter because Joffrey was full of lies and couldn't back up his story. he blamed the poor little guy for hurting when he was the one going after then when they were play fighting. He told him to fight him because he can't fight someone his size plus his a prince no one could hurt him. he had the advantage over. I just don't like people with a little power try to over power the powerless. this is important to me because I've seen people who got bully by other and when they tried to defend themselves they got in trouble for it. It doesn't matter who you are if you commit a crime you should be judge for it and get punished. this chapter really grab my attention because of that.
Lord Snow
This week I'm focusing on Jon's chapter in the assigned reading. At this point in the book, Jon has arrived at the Wall to take the black and join the Night's Watch. After speaking with Tyrion Lannister on the way there, he starts to realize that the Night's Watch may not be all the things he dreamed it was. When he gets there, he finds a run down group of bastards, thieves, and rapers, ignorant of how to properly wield a sword. Jon seems to make enemies with his brothers in the Night's Watch very quickly. The one-armed metal smith told Jon this is because he acts like he's better than everyone, and quickly puts him in his place, reminding him that he isn't actually royalty. "Lord Snow" seems to have a problem with his authority figures, and they seem to have a problem with him too. To add to all of Jon's struggles, his relationship with his uncle Benjen Stark becomes tense shortly before he disappears. Jon feels more and more guilt for the things he thought about his uncle with each day Benjen doesn't return to the Wall.
I very much enjoy the development of Jon Snow's character in the last 100 or so pages we've read as a class, and look forward to reading the rest of the book.
P.S. There's a sick female-fronted screamo band from Chicago called Lord Snow. I didn't realize their band name is a Game of Thrones reference until now. (lordsnow.bandcamp.com)
I very much enjoy the development of Jon Snow's character in the last 100 or so pages we've read as a class, and look forward to reading the rest of the book.
P.S. There's a sick female-fronted screamo band from Chicago called Lord Snow. I didn't realize their band name is a Game of Thrones reference until now. (lordsnow.bandcamp.com)
Eddard pg. 191
Summary
The chapter begins with Ned having to go to his first council meeting and him being extremely tired and not really wanting to go but going because he HAS to. Once at the meeting, the others members begin to discuss the things on their to-do list and Ned finds out that the kingdom is in major debt and that it does not seem to worry King Robert. Also, a tourney is supposed to take place to honor the new King's Hand, which is Ned and he is not wanting this to happen because of the amount of debt the kingdom is under. Shortly after the meeting is over and Ned is heading to his room, Littlefinger tells him to follow him and unsure and not trusting, Ned does so. Littlefinger takes Ned to to a brothel and Ned is confused and angry on why they are there. Once inside the brothel, Ned is taken into a room where his wife, Catelyn and Ser Rodrik are waiting for him. Ned is very surprised by their presence. Catelyn told Ned about the attempt murder against Bran and the dagger that was used to try to kill Bran. Catelyn reveals that the dagger belongs to Tyrion Lannister. Ned begins to ponder if the attempted murder of Bran has anything to do with Jon Arry's murder and how much involvement the Lannister's have. Ned instructs Catelyn to keep Winterfell safe in case of an attack. Ned plans to dig deeper to find out what happened so he can tell the King.
Importance of Chapter
I believe that this particular chapter is important within the context of the large story because it brings about a lot of questions and the author is setting the reader up to a lot of new information. The fact that the kingdom is well in debt and owes a lot of different realms a large amount of money can mean trouble for the kingdom if war were to occur, it puts the kingdom in a vulnerable position. Also, by having littlefinger help Catelyn hide and tell Ned about her presence the author is building a sort of an alliance between these characters "Ned believed not a word of that, but he kept his voice polite as he said 'You have my thanks as well, Lord Baelish'". The information that Catelyn gives Ned makes Ned want to dig deeper and find out the truth behind what is happening. Which in future chapters can mean that Ned can be put in danger because there are a lot of "spiders" watching him. At the end of the chapter, with one of the last things being said about war "and pray that he is the man I think he is, he finished silently, and not the man I fear he has become" makes you wonder what things lye in future chapters.
In this chapter, you can also see Ned's perception of King Robert change. Ned believes that Robert is a great man and a great king but after finding out that the kingdom is inn debt it makes Ned question Robert's leading strategies. Also, by having the Lannisters so present and involved in the kingdom, it also changes and questions Ned's idea of what truly is going on within the kingdom and what are people's motives.
The topic this chapter introduces to the class is loyalty. Littlefinger shows his loyalty to Catelyn while Ned is questioning Littlefinger's loyalty in general. Also, Ned questions the loyalty he has for Robert and the loyalty that the Lannister have to Robert or where/whom does the Lannister loyalty stand.
The chapter begins with Ned having to go to his first council meeting and him being extremely tired and not really wanting to go but going because he HAS to. Once at the meeting, the others members begin to discuss the things on their to-do list and Ned finds out that the kingdom is in major debt and that it does not seem to worry King Robert. Also, a tourney is supposed to take place to honor the new King's Hand, which is Ned and he is not wanting this to happen because of the amount of debt the kingdom is under. Shortly after the meeting is over and Ned is heading to his room, Littlefinger tells him to follow him and unsure and not trusting, Ned does so. Littlefinger takes Ned to to a brothel and Ned is confused and angry on why they are there. Once inside the brothel, Ned is taken into a room where his wife, Catelyn and Ser Rodrik are waiting for him. Ned is very surprised by their presence. Catelyn told Ned about the attempt murder against Bran and the dagger that was used to try to kill Bran. Catelyn reveals that the dagger belongs to Tyrion Lannister. Ned begins to ponder if the attempted murder of Bran has anything to do with Jon Arry's murder and how much involvement the Lannister's have. Ned instructs Catelyn to keep Winterfell safe in case of an attack. Ned plans to dig deeper to find out what happened so he can tell the King.
Importance of Chapter
I believe that this particular chapter is important within the context of the large story because it brings about a lot of questions and the author is setting the reader up to a lot of new information. The fact that the kingdom is well in debt and owes a lot of different realms a large amount of money can mean trouble for the kingdom if war were to occur, it puts the kingdom in a vulnerable position. Also, by having littlefinger help Catelyn hide and tell Ned about her presence the author is building a sort of an alliance between these characters "Ned believed not a word of that, but he kept his voice polite as he said 'You have my thanks as well, Lord Baelish'". The information that Catelyn gives Ned makes Ned want to dig deeper and find out the truth behind what is happening. Which in future chapters can mean that Ned can be put in danger because there are a lot of "spiders" watching him. At the end of the chapter, with one of the last things being said about war "and pray that he is the man I think he is, he finished silently, and not the man I fear he has become" makes you wonder what things lye in future chapters.
In this chapter, you can also see Ned's perception of King Robert change. Ned believes that Robert is a great man and a great king but after finding out that the kingdom is inn debt it makes Ned question Robert's leading strategies. Also, by having the Lannisters so present and involved in the kingdom, it also changes and questions Ned's idea of what truly is going on within the kingdom and what are people's motives.
The topic this chapter introduces to the class is loyalty. Littlefinger shows his loyalty to Catelyn while Ned is questioning Littlefinger's loyalty in general. Also, Ned questions the loyalty he has for Robert and the loyalty that the Lannister have to Robert or where/whom does the Lannister loyalty stand.
Bran (III)
Bran has a dream that he is falling while a three-eyed crow tries to teach him how to fly. From high above he sees Ned, Sansa, and Arya in the Free Cities across the narrow sea, and Jon on the north wall. Bran looks north of the Wall and sees the end of the world. The crow says that now Bran knows why he must live. It tells Bran that winter is coming, and now he must learn to fly or he will die. Bran spreads his arms and stops falling. When the crow attacks his face, Bran is startled awake from his coma. His wolf jumps up onto the bed and Bran realizes he cannot feel his legs. He named his wolf Summer.
In Bran's dream, he peers down from the sky and sees things he could not possibly know about. We know that Sansa and Arya have been fighting, but Bran was in Winterfell while the fight on the Trident happened. He also sees Catelyn looking at a bloody knife, a reference to the attempt on his life that left her hands cut up, but Bran was still in his coma during the attack. Bran’s mysterious dream might mean he has some greater ability than others.
In Bran's dream, he peers down from the sky and sees things he could not possibly know about. We know that Sansa and Arya have been fighting, but Bran was in Winterfell while the fight on the Trident happened. He also sees Catelyn looking at a bloody knife, a reference to the attempt on his life that left her hands cut up, but Bran was still in his coma during the attack. Bran’s mysterious dream might mean he has some greater ability than others.
Catelyn
In the Catelyn chapter tells a tale of her and her wounded son Bran. After Bran's had fallen from the tower, things had spiral down for the Spark's family. Catelyn refuse to sleep and to leave Bran's side. She believes he wasn't going to die. Then one of the buildings of the castle, the library area was on fire. Catelyn and Bran were immediately removed to another area, away from the fire. One of Catelyns sons Robb and the guards are checking on the fire situation, then there was small, dirty, blonde man creeping into the Bran's room. This dirty man had a weapon. He told and repeated to Catelyn "you shouldn't be here." Catelyn realized that this man was going to kill Bran. Catelyn and this man got into a fight. Then Bran's direwolf came just onto to help Catelyn fight the assassin. The direwolf attack and ripped out the mans throat. One of the staff told Catelyn that the assassin has been living in the stables unnoticed. She told Robb and the staff that someone is plotting to kill Bran. They think she is mad. Catelyn is sent off on a journey to find out who is responsible for this.
Catelyn is a very important character. She is very protective of her children. Catelyn has suspected that the fire in the library was no accident and someone is trying to kill Bran because he might hold useful information. She thinks it was the Lannister was behind this situation. She suspects Bran was thrown from the castle because he might seen something he wasn't suppose to.
Catelyn is a very important character. She is very protective of her children. Catelyn has suspected that the fire in the library was no accident and someone is trying to kill Bran because he might hold useful information. She thinks it was the Lannister was behind this situation. She suspects Bran was thrown from the castle because he might seen something he wasn't suppose to.
Eddard pg 153
This chapter begins with Arya being found, after she had run off following her fight with Prince Joffrey. When Ned was informed Arya had already been taken to the King on Cersei's orders. Ned was very upset and cursed the queen. Without hesitation, he ordered that Sansa be summoned and brought to the audience chamber where everything would go down. Ned stormed in and found that the chamber was packed. He would have preferred it be only him and Robert in hopes it would run more smoothly. Ned finds Arya in the center of the room and runs to her, worried, he promises to feed her soon. He stands and demands to know why she was not brought to him first. Cersi replies attempting to put Ned is his place for talking to the king in such a manner. Yet the king quiets her. The king apologizes to Ned and says that he wished to deal with matter quickly and that he intended not to frighten her. A small argument commences between Arya and Joffrey, with the queen of course on her sons side. Robert states how things will go down, Arya will tell her side and then Joffrey will follow. As Arya begins her sister Sansa is brought in and towards then end of her story the king excuses his brother who had been laughing. As he walks out he laughs at Joffrey for being beat by a young girl. The king stands and feels uncertain of what to do since the versions were different. Ned then calls Sansa for her story because she had been there. Sansa, in a bad position, states she doesn't remember the events clearly. Arya attacks and then they are split up. Cersei demands that she is punished, and the king states that she is a child and he will not do it. Robert tries to leave it with children fight and let it be done. Cersei whines about the direwolf that had attacked Joffrey. The king decides that one of the direwolves be killed in the lost direwolf's place. Sansa's wolf is the one to be killed. Ned demands that if the king follows through with this that he should be the one to kill the wolf. In the end, Ned does the deed and wants the wolf taken back to Winterfell. As Ned is trying to retire he noticed the other search party return with their findings. The Hound dropped the bag he held and Ned reached down to find the butcher's boy, Arya's friend. He had been cut from should to hip. Ned asked what happened, and with amusement the Hound replied. He said the boy ran but not very fast.
This chapter was appalling to me. There was some major character development. Ned seemed out of place as the Hand. I felt terrible for the girls. I believe that the queen has a wickedness in her and after what the Hound did with the boy, I realized how ugly the Lannisters really are and their group. There is a deep bond between the King and Ned but it seems it is not strong enough, and the queen does not like it. I fear for what will happen next with the queen. I see that the King tries to be good but he has rotten people all around him. I felt that Ned put Sansa in a very tricky situation. Was she to side with her betrothed or her sister. I would always say sister, but he is the prince and already regarded her poorly after the whole fight went down. That match is bound to be trouble later in the book. I believe that Ned is fully aware of what kind of people that he is stuck with as the Hand of the king. Something bad is brewing with the Lannisters, especially with the queen and her wickedness. They are truly evil. There is definitely much hostility.
This chapter was appalling to me. There was some major character development. Ned seemed out of place as the Hand. I felt terrible for the girls. I believe that the queen has a wickedness in her and after what the Hound did with the boy, I realized how ugly the Lannisters really are and their group. There is a deep bond between the King and Ned but it seems it is not strong enough, and the queen does not like it. I fear for what will happen next with the queen. I see that the King tries to be good but he has rotten people all around him. I felt that Ned put Sansa in a very tricky situation. Was she to side with her betrothed or her sister. I would always say sister, but he is the prince and already regarded her poorly after the whole fight went down. That match is bound to be trouble later in the book. I believe that Ned is fully aware of what kind of people that he is stuck with as the Hand of the king. Something bad is brewing with the Lannisters, especially with the queen and her wickedness. They are truly evil. There is definitely much hostility.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Game of Thrones: Catelyn Page 128
Summary: At the waterfall, Robb offers to handle the castle affairs while Catelyn keeps watch over Bran. Suddenly, Robb notices a nearby building on fire and leaves to help. Just after he leaves, a man enters the room with a dagger to assassinate Bran. Catelyn protects Bran, she grabs the dagger with her bare hands, until direwolf shows up and kills the assassin. She concludes that the Lannisters pushed Bran from the tower and then tried to assassinate him because the boy had learned something he was not supposed to. She and Rodrik depart for King's Landing in order to warn Ned.
At Bran's bedside, Catelyn faces her own conflict between love and duty. Whereas Ned chose his duty to serve Robert over his love of his family, Catelyn chooses her love for Bran over her duties as head of the Stark household. Hands are the symbol of duty in this novel. Catelyn's main duty, as she sees it, is to protect her family, and her injured hands appear to make her realize that she had not been fulfilling that duty. As she leaves for King's Landing, she tells Robb she is leaving Bran in order to protect her family.
At Bran's bedside, Catelyn faces her own conflict between love and duty. Whereas Ned chose his duty to serve Robert over his love of his family, Catelyn chooses her love for Bran over her duties as head of the Stark household. Hands are the symbol of duty in this novel. Catelyn's main duty, as she sees it, is to protect her family, and her injured hands appear to make her realize that she had not been fulfilling that duty. As she leaves for King's Landing, she tells Robb she is leaving Bran in order to protect her family.
Bran, Arya, Sansa
I thought these chapters were interesting. When Bran hadn't woken up yet, but was dreaming that he would had me so anxious wondering if he would wake up. Later after he woke up I loved how Jon was so excited to know that his brother was safe even if he was paralyzed.
I thought it was interesting that Arya sent Nymeria away, knowing she wasn't safe in the castle with her. It was interesting how after that incident Arya and Sansa didn't get along. This is interesting, because even though they didn't get along that well before, the death of lady made it worse. Which would make any sibling relationship hard to handle since one was blaming the other, and the other felt like no one would listen.
I thought it was interesting that Arya sent Nymeria away, knowing she wasn't safe in the castle with her. It was interesting how after that incident Arya and Sansa didn't get along. This is interesting, because even though they didn't get along that well before, the death of lady made it worse. Which would make any sibling relationship hard to handle since one was blaming the other, and the other felt like no one would listen.
Sansa
Sansa is Eddard and Catelyn's daughter. She only has one sister Arya, the two sister could not be anymore different. Sansa is a girly girl always does what people tell her to do. Where on the hand Arya is a tom boy and doesn't like when people tell her what to and how to act. On their journey to Kings Landing, Sansa and the kings son Juffrey where go for a ride. While they were on a ride they see Arya and her friend Maych playing the stick pretending to fight each other. When Joffrey saw this and went up to Maych, he put his sword on Maych's check and tried to cut him. While Joffrey was doing that Arya attacked him to protect her friend. Then Joffrey went after Arya her wolf attacked. Sansa was there the whole time watching this and she was so scared.
This is an important part of the book because it shows how different the two sisters. When Sansa had the opportunity to protect her sister but she didn't. She felt like her relationship between her and Joffrey was more important than her sister. The kings wife wanted Arya dead, and Sansa still was more worried about getting married to the future king. This blows my mind because how I was grown up family comes first no matter what and no matter who else is around. You never betray you family no matter what.
This is an important part of the book because it shows how different the two sisters. When Sansa had the opportunity to protect her sister but she didn't. She felt like her relationship between her and Joffrey was more important than her sister. The kings wife wanted Arya dead, and Sansa still was more worried about getting married to the future king. This blows my mind because how I was grown up family comes first no matter what and no matter who else is around. You never betray you family no matter what.
Catelyn
I chose Catelyn's chapter starting on page 129. In this chapter we encounter the library bursting into flames a little after the wolves start to howl and the dogs start to bark. While Robb goes out to see if he could help stop the fire, a man comes into the sickroom where Bran and Catelyn are located and tries to kill Bran. As the man stands in front of Bran he keeps telling Catelyn that she was not supposed to be there, Catelyn notices the dagger that he carries with him and fights for Bran's life, while fighting for hers as well. Bran's wolf comes into the room and he kills the man. No one knows who the man is but they believe that he was hiding in the stables since no one was rarely there. Through almost the end, Catelyn decides that she will take a trip to see the Lanisters because she believes that the killer man was sent by them since they believe that Bran knows something that he should not now know.
I chose this chapter because within this chapter Catelyn realizes that since Bran's accident she has pretty much neglect the family as much as the little boy Rickon. She feels that she has pretty much failed to her family. Although, she is very devastated due to her son being ill she still has the urge to keep fighting for her family. She realizes that she needs to go and see the Lanisters to see what is happening here. It also shows the correlation between the wolves and their owners and how at the beginning they decided to keep them because it was known to be a "sign." It caught my attention more when Bran's wolf goes into the room and saves him, like he could smell or like he knew exactly what was going on, which shows the strong connection between the two. It is also interesting that they believe that Bran knows something he should not know, which makes me wonder if anyone else knows between the affair with Jamie and his sister.
The discussion topic within this chapter I find it to be bravery and women mistreatment. It shows that Catelyn has some bravery to fight for her family. It also shows that people might judge her because she is a women and she is doing something our of the normal for her family. Usually woman did not have a say within their family but she does, so people might view her differently since she is fighting for her family. She also showed some bravery when fighting for her child's life and not letting the killer trick her when causing the fire to get her to come out of the room to go help. She showed that she is smart and that she does not let the medieval life define her of who she is or who she is suppose to be.
I chose this chapter because within this chapter Catelyn realizes that since Bran's accident she has pretty much neglect the family as much as the little boy Rickon. She feels that she has pretty much failed to her family. Although, she is very devastated due to her son being ill she still has the urge to keep fighting for her family. She realizes that she needs to go and see the Lanisters to see what is happening here. It also shows the correlation between the wolves and their owners and how at the beginning they decided to keep them because it was known to be a "sign." It caught my attention more when Bran's wolf goes into the room and saves him, like he could smell or like he knew exactly what was going on, which shows the strong connection between the two. It is also interesting that they believe that Bran knows something he should not know, which makes me wonder if anyone else knows between the affair with Jamie and his sister.
The discussion topic within this chapter I find it to be bravery and women mistreatment. It shows that Catelyn has some bravery to fight for her family. It also shows that people might judge her because she is a women and she is doing something our of the normal for her family. Usually woman did not have a say within their family but she does, so people might view her differently since she is fighting for her family. She also showed some bravery when fighting for her child's life and not letting the killer trick her when causing the fire to get her to come out of the room to go help. She showed that she is smart and that she does not let the medieval life define her of who she is or who she is suppose to be.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Catelynn
In this chapter Catelynn stays by Bran's side the whole time. She is watching over him in case he were to come back, wake up from his coma, or worse. She has written off all of her duties as queen and handed them over to her son Robb. In the middle of the night after the library caught fire a man comes into Bran's room and tries to kill both Catelynn and Bran, but is unsuccessful. Catelynn grabs the blade with her bare hands and then Bran's wolf devours him, Catelynn later decodes the situation discovering that the Lannisters must have been behind this and heads off to go tell her husband.
This chapter is a very important part of the book, not only because it shows some of Catelynn's character (being a mother comes first over all other duties), but also because in this chapter Catelynn's apparently great ability for discovering/decoding things comes into play. She figures out that the Lannister's are to blame for the hit man. What I liked about this chapter is that it showed a mothers instinct to protect her children no matter the conditions, I also liked that she had the guts to grab a blade with her bare hands and then on top of all the things that must be running through her mind she still has time to figure out that the Lannisters are responsible for all this. Although I completely agree with Catelynn's choice to stay by her child's side, this chapter shows that even though something tragic might be going on in your life, you can't just push off your duties and responsibilities. By doing so Catelynn allowed things to begin to fall apart, she didn't notice or care how things were being run in the castle for instance. Furthermore, other members of her family started to feel neglected as stated by Robb. To make a long story short this chapter shows us that despite difficulties you might be facing, you have to make time for the other things in your life too, because if not, things could start to get even more out of hand and you could begin pushing those that care for you away.
This chapter is a very important part of the book, not only because it shows some of Catelynn's character (being a mother comes first over all other duties), but also because in this chapter Catelynn's apparently great ability for discovering/decoding things comes into play. She figures out that the Lannister's are to blame for the hit man. What I liked about this chapter is that it showed a mothers instinct to protect her children no matter the conditions, I also liked that she had the guts to grab a blade with her bare hands and then on top of all the things that must be running through her mind she still has time to figure out that the Lannisters are responsible for all this. Although I completely agree with Catelynn's choice to stay by her child's side, this chapter shows that even though something tragic might be going on in your life, you can't just push off your duties and responsibilities. By doing so Catelynn allowed things to begin to fall apart, she didn't notice or care how things were being run in the castle for instance. Furthermore, other members of her family started to feel neglected as stated by Robb. To make a long story short this chapter shows us that despite difficulties you might be facing, you have to make time for the other things in your life too, because if not, things could start to get even more out of hand and you could begin pushing those that care for you away.
Catelyn
In this
section Catelyn and Rodrik were traveling north when they decided to stop in at
the Old Crossroads Inn disguised. They discuss wither they should go to her sister’s
castle or her father place. Tyrion the midget also just so happens to walk in
after they were sat down. Catelyn is furious at the Lanisters because of her
son Bran. Then Tyrion notices Catelyn and singles her out. Lanisters where also
known for killing their past lord also Catleyn’s father as well so they were
not very well liked. Catleyn then ask if they were still loyal to her father
and if they were take Tyrion captive and they did.
Throughout
this whole book you see nothing but manipulation. Since everyone is sworn to
someone they will do whatever they are told regardless what it is. Anyone could
loose their life just because someone of higher rank commanded them to kill
you. Just like Catelyn having her father’s loyal followers defend her. Also
throughout this book it will show time and time again how greed will take over
a human and will make them do things that normally they wouldn't.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Game of Thrones
Bran's chapter was about himself and a group of the Lord on a small journey. When they went across the bridge, they came across a beast of some sort. Come to find out it was a direwolf. The direwolf had babies which was to symbolize the Lord's children. They all were to take care of each of the babies by themselves and teach it the right way. Overall it was a way to learn responsibility. This is important because it'll show who will be able to make it as the next leader of the castle... Coming from a medieval lifetime. My reaction to after finding the baby direwolves of the boys was when I thought that it must have been hard for them since they were still just boys, and yet they had to show they elders that they were man enough to handle anything that they'd come across. Whether it'd be life, death, or agony.
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