Elizabeth Taylor
Tyrion's Chapter Beginning with: The north went on forever...
This chapter recounts the first few days of the Night Watch. The Night Watchers are described as "all the misfits of the realm." During this chapter, the reader discovers the conflicts Tyrion has as a misunderstood character. Tyrion studies Jon and points out how similar their situations are as outcasts of their families.
This chapter identifies Tyrion as a character who sees himself the way others see him and is able to accept it. He admits to his weaknesses so they cannot be used against him. He says that although his arms and legs are too small, his mind makes up for the strength his body lacks. Tyrion explains to Jon that "most men would deny a hard truth than face it" (88). Jon had accepted his place as both a bastard and a Stark, but as a Night Watcher he now realizes he is no better than the boys he first viewed as "ragged peasant[s]" (83). I chose this chapter because of how blunt Tyrion is to Jon about his social standing. This chapter is important because it reflects on the harsh reality of medieval life. It reveals how the outcasts were encouraged, or even forced, to defend the lives of those reject them from society. I chose to reflect on this chapter because I see it is an important piece in distinguishing the lives of the outsiders and the noble families.
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