For this particle week's reading I chose Catelyn's chapter. In this chapter Catelyn is right beside Bran while Bran is in a coma. Robb comes in and tells Catelyn to leave as he notices that a tower is on fire. Assassins then come in to kill Bran and also tries to kill Catelyn and Robb but the direwolf saves them by killing the assassins.
I chose this chapter because it is a big event to occur in this book. It is like a wake up call because it was like so much happened in such a little amount of time. It foreshadows that might occur in the later chapters. The assassins being there to kill them leads Catelyn to think that maybe the Lannisters had something to do with Bran's casualty. So far this has been more of the more interesting chapters.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Catelyn
Catelyn is still taking everything in she is shocked that Ned is dead and doesn't know if her heart will ever lift again. Her brother Edmure back from battle said that he would make the lannisters pay for the death of Lord Eddard but that didn't make Catelyn feel any better because even after that it wouldn't bring Ned back. She reminded herself that she had to stay strong and not think about Ned now. Catelyn then finds out that her dad is bedridden and has little time to live. He forbid anyone from telling her sooner because he feared if his enemies knew of his condition the lannisters would attack. Catelyn spends time with her father and updates him of everything that has happened. Robb tells Catelyn that Renly has claimed his brothers crown but they all thought it would be lord Stannis. The war council had brought upon a lot of arguing every lord wanted different things. Robb argues that even though Joffrey put death to his father it doesn't make Renly king and the thrown is still suppose to be Joffrey's. With whatever they decide Robb doesn't want to be a traitor. Catelyn suggested why not peace? She convinced them to want peace for a bit then the bickering continued. They decided to rule themselves. And yell " KING IN THE NORTH." I like that Catelyn is starting to do some self evaluating noticing her flaws by looking at her past with her family and noticing how much Robb is just like Ned. I like that she is not acting out of emotion and making the right decision despite her hurt from loosing Ned. I also like how Robb is showing how ready he is to be in control, he is truly his fathers son and it is in full effect. I dislike that those of the war council can't see doing nothing as a good thing because hasn't enough been done after loosing so many people. I think they should go about it another way.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Game of Thrones Blog 6
Daenerys :
In this chapter Daenaery's is preparing a funeral pyre for Drogo with her servants. She then announces to her followers that they are free from their obligations. Daenaery's gives three of them gifts and ask them to be her bloodriders but they say no. The only one that offers to protect her is Jorah. She lays the eggs in the pyre and lights it and this is the first time dragons are seen.
I chose this chapter because it is the last chapter of the book and I thought it would be a good way to end this series of blogs. This chapter shows us how brave Danny is and we get to see her as like a dragon warrior. Danny was really nice by setting all of her followers free and rewarding them if they stayed. With Jorah choosing to protect her, it shows his respect for her also. The followers that kneel to her also show respect by kneeling in her presence. Danny's is really one of the best characters in the book.
In this chapter Daenaery's is preparing a funeral pyre for Drogo with her servants. She then announces to her followers that they are free from their obligations. Daenaery's gives three of them gifts and ask them to be her bloodriders but they say no. The only one that offers to protect her is Jorah. She lays the eggs in the pyre and lights it and this is the first time dragons are seen.
I chose this chapter because it is the last chapter of the book and I thought it would be a good way to end this series of blogs. This chapter shows us how brave Danny is and we get to see her as like a dragon warrior. Danny was really nice by setting all of her followers free and rewarding them if they stayed. With Jorah choosing to protect her, it shows his respect for her also. The followers that kneel to her also show respect by kneeling in her presence. Danny's is really one of the best characters in the book.
Game of Thrones Final Blog
For this week's blog, I chose to review Arya's last chapter. In this chapter, Arya kills a pigeon, then she tries to trade it for a tart. She runs into guards who mistake her for a boy, and she plays along because she knows that they are looking for a girl. She follows a mass of people to the Great Sept, where she hears her father confess to treason against Joff. Though priests and his mother try to stop him, he sentences Ned to death. Arya tries to stop him, but a big hand comes and stops her, and shields her from seeing. See Ilyn decapitates Ned with Ice. Arya identifies the man as Yoren, and he discretely tells her to keep pretending to be a boy.
This chapter, in my opinion is the most intense in this entire novel because of Ned's death. Ned was the most noble of the "players of the game of thrones" and died fairly early in the series. I would say that if Martin is trying to make a statement through this event, it would be that the good die early when they play the "game of thrones". This chapter also has a lot of pertinence in the big picture because of it. Other than Ned dying, Joff is revealed as a truly evil character, or a textbook Lannister. I liked this chapter because of how much of a change in action there was, comparing the first half of the chapter to the last. This can also bring up the topic of capital punishment for our class.
This chapter, in my opinion is the most intense in this entire novel because of Ned's death. Ned was the most noble of the "players of the game of thrones" and died fairly early in the series. I would say that if Martin is trying to make a statement through this event, it would be that the good die early when they play the "game of thrones". This chapter also has a lot of pertinence in the big picture because of it. Other than Ned dying, Joff is revealed as a truly evil character, or a textbook Lannister. I liked this chapter because of how much of a change in action there was, comparing the first half of the chapter to the last. This can also bring up the topic of capital punishment for our class.
GoT Blog #6
Dany (583-594)
Summary: In this chapter Dany asks Drogo if they can retake the throne in Westeros once their son is born. Drogo believes that the earth ends at the sea and the Dothraki will not cross the “poison water" since their horses cannot drink it. Dany asks Jorah to help her make Drogo understand, but he lectures her to not make any hasty decisions and end up like her brother. They go to the market while Drogo is out hunting. While at the market a merchant offers Dany a sample of some wine, but Jorah stops her. The man refused to drink the wine himself, and it is realized that he is an assassin. He gets captured, and later Jorah shows Dany a letter from Illyrio to Viserys saying that there is an offer of lordship to anyone who kills the Targaryen children. When Khal Drogo hears about the assassin he changes his mind and agrees to go to war and take back the iron throne.
Analysis: This is a turning point for the events that are occurring away from the seven kingdoms. Since the Dothraki are so against the "wooden horses" and going across the sea, when Drogo finally agrees to wage war it's a big deal. It also made me ask the question, "how long did Jorah have the letter and did her and Viserys plan on letting Dany die?" In any case the looming war between the seven kingdoms and the Targaryen led Dothraki horde seems all the more real. The attempted assassination also shows that someone in the seven kingdoms fears that Dany will come back and take back the throne, though we don't know who. This was a very interesting chapter because I feel Dany realized that everyone isn't as nice and sweet as they may seem. She not only grew as a person but as a leader also.
Summary: In this chapter Dany asks Drogo if they can retake the throne in Westeros once their son is born. Drogo believes that the earth ends at the sea and the Dothraki will not cross the “poison water" since their horses cannot drink it. Dany asks Jorah to help her make Drogo understand, but he lectures her to not make any hasty decisions and end up like her brother. They go to the market while Drogo is out hunting. While at the market a merchant offers Dany a sample of some wine, but Jorah stops her. The man refused to drink the wine himself, and it is realized that he is an assassin. He gets captured, and later Jorah shows Dany a letter from Illyrio to Viserys saying that there is an offer of lordship to anyone who kills the Targaryen children. When Khal Drogo hears about the assassin he changes his mind and agrees to go to war and take back the iron throne.
Analysis: This is a turning point for the events that are occurring away from the seven kingdoms. Since the Dothraki are so against the "wooden horses" and going across the sea, when Drogo finally agrees to wage war it's a big deal. It also made me ask the question, "how long did Jorah have the letter and did her and Viserys plan on letting Dany die?" In any case the looming war between the seven kingdoms and the Targaryen led Dothraki horde seems all the more real. The attempted assassination also shows that someone in the seven kingdoms fears that Dany will come back and take back the throne, though we don't know who. This was a very interesting chapter because I feel Dany realized that everyone isn't as nice and sweet as they may seem. She not only grew as a person but as a leader also.
Final GoT Blog
Arya (716-728)
Summary: Ever since her father had been captured, Arya has been hiding in King’s Landing. One day a bell tolls, and she follows all of the people that are gathering at the Great Sept of Baelor. As she makes her way through the crowd she overhears rumors about her father. She sees that her father is kneeling in front of the the crowd. Ned then confesses that he is a traitor against the crown, to which Joffrey orders Ned executed. Varys and Cersei are surprised and try to stop him but to no avail. Arya attempts to rush through the crowd to save her father, but before she does Yoren grabs her and stops her. Before her father could be beheaded, Yoren drags her away from the plaza and away from the crowd, he cuts her hair and commands her to act as if she were a boy.
Reflection: This chapter was one that actually upset me and further increased my hatred for Joffrey. I remember how angry I was when I saw this scene in the show and this only increased my frustration. Ned's death sets up many events in the future however, and drastically changes the already miserable live's of the Stark House. Arya will now be forced to act like a boy at least until she is safe from Joffrey and Sansa will now lead a dismal life in King's landing all by herself. Also with the news of his fathers death Rob is sure to act out and do something that might come back to haunt him later.
Summary: Ever since her father had been captured, Arya has been hiding in King’s Landing. One day a bell tolls, and she follows all of the people that are gathering at the Great Sept of Baelor. As she makes her way through the crowd she overhears rumors about her father. She sees that her father is kneeling in front of the the crowd. Ned then confesses that he is a traitor against the crown, to which Joffrey orders Ned executed. Varys and Cersei are surprised and try to stop him but to no avail. Arya attempts to rush through the crowd to save her father, but before she does Yoren grabs her and stops her. Before her father could be beheaded, Yoren drags her away from the plaza and away from the crowd, he cuts her hair and commands her to act as if she were a boy.
Reflection: This chapter was one that actually upset me and further increased my hatred for Joffrey. I remember how angry I was when I saw this scene in the show and this only increased my frustration. Ned's death sets up many events in the future however, and drastically changes the already miserable live's of the Stark House. Arya will now be forced to act like a boy at least until she is safe from Joffrey and Sansa will now lead a dismal life in King's landing all by herself. Also with the news of his fathers death Rob is sure to act out and do something that might come back to haunt him later.
Daenerys (pages 702-715)
Summary:
Dany's chapter begins with her and Drogo riding, and while they're riding, Drogo falls off of his horse. The middle of the chapter draws out Drogo's healing process, however, he is not getting better, and he will soon die. Dany's chapter ends with her being carried into the tent by Ser Jorah.
Reaction/Analysis:
Throughout this chapter, I was beyond shocked by the treatment of Dany. The Dothraki's hostility towards Dany showed their true nature, and as readers we see how loyal they are only to the Khal. I really liked this chapter because I felt that Dany was cheated, and because of this I pitied her.
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