Blog Entry 3 (Eddard)

Eddard Stark’s chapter on page 256 was very eventful and quite shocking. The chapter starts off with handling Hugh’s death to Stark convincing King Robert not to fight in the melee. Previously, he had drunkenly gotten in a quarrel with his wife about wanting to join in on the tournament. Later on, Stark finds out some shocking news given to him by Varys. Apparently, the queen wanted Robert to fight that day, all apart of her and her brother Jaime’s devious plan to kill him. As well as, how Jon Arryn died which was by poison served to him by Hugh.

            This chapter might be one of the most important chapters we have read so far for many reasons. First of all, Eddard finally gets a few of his questions answered and one step closer to exposing the Lannister siblings for their wrongdoings. There are many plot twists in this novel and for once we finally have an idea as to what happened on the horrible day Jon Arryn was murdered. Also, you see King Robert showing us more of how actually unhappy he is. For example, his excessive drinking and admitting to Stark that he doesn’t want the throne anymore.  I really liked this chapter because I did not want to put the book down; I was intrigued and needed to know more. Especially, finally getting closer to information of the deceit that comes with wanting full power from the queen. The main topic it introduces is the medieval life they thrive in. The very descriptive events of the tournament show how different entertainment has changed. As a social event, crowds appear to watch men fight and even one die in front of their own eyes. I was shocked at how the death of the men didn’t faze many of the audience members. All in all, I thought this was a wonderful chapter to represent the eventful story line.