Ashley Misuraca
Game of Thrones, Bran
In this
chapter, the reader was introduced to the Starks of Winterfell. It is easy to
see from this short chapter that this family is shrouded in pride for their
legacy and feel that it is of the upmost importance to continue long-running
family tradition. Bran looks up to his brothers and his father, and is
respectful of the family traditions, especially when he as to witness his
father execute a man for being a deserter. Even though he respects the family
and intends to carry on his duties once he is appointed to his higher duties,
he still has an innocent heart and feels that life should be valued.
Even though
it was the first chapter of the book, it really has stuck with me as I have
continued reading the novel. It is so easily confirmed by just the first
chapter that there will most likely be major character changes, especially in
Bran and his father. The innocence of Bran compared to the hardened persona of
his father and brothers is astounding. His father, Lord Edward Stark, seems to
not value life as much as Bran does. Lord Stark was willing to execute that man
without thinking twice about it because he was so hardened by the traditions.
And even though Lord Stark says, “If you take a man’s life, you owe it to him
to look into his eyes and hear his final words. And if you cannot bear to do
that, then perhaps the man does not deserve to die,” he is still foreshadowed
to be a ruthless leader. Bran sees the world in a more objective manner and,
even at a young age, understands what it means to die. It made me feel sorry
for Bran to know that he is going to grow up surrounded by these “role models”
and will have to deal with the savagery of medieval times.
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