This chapter discusses the death of king Robert. With Robert dead Ned plans to take the throne, being that was the kings final wish. But as he is about to escort young Joffery down from the throne, the queen tears up Roberts will and basically says to Ned that a piece of paper is not enough to help him. Then young Joffery orders his men to kill of Ned's men.
This chapter is a giant slap in the face to Ned and his nobility to serve the king. Ned is only interested in the good of their little world and is trying to help the realm out by taking the throne until Joffery is of age, but young and foolish Joffery doesn't see it that way and starts burning bridges the second he sits on the throne. I like this chapter because I think it is ironic how everyone wanted to serve the previous king robert so well, yet they cant even honor his last words. Another thing I find ironic is that little finger ends up betraying Ned and saying " i did warn you not to trust me", which is true but poor little Ned apparently didn't take it to heart. Lastly this chapter illustrates a resent day phenomena, which is the thirst for power that we all have inside of us, and how far we are willing to go, and degrade ourselves just to get a little taste of power and prestige.
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