Jon had saved Commander Mormonts life so in return Commander Mormont gives Jon a sword called Longclaw which has been passed down many generations. The last owner of the sword belonged to Jorah Mormont. Aemon later summons Jon to talk about his duty of the Nights watch. He knows Jon is having a hard time deciding between his duty at the nights watch and his family matters. He knows that Jon tried to ride away in the night and the fellow members of the watch convinced him otherwise to stay and fulfill his duty at the wall.
I found this chapter important due to the fact that no matter the time in history Family was always first. It shows that even though Jon is a bastard he still believes his duty belongs with the starks. What is significant is that his oath does not allow for him to leave to help his loved ones. This time in history did not allow for certain actions to take place due to their duty in service or their social statues. This really shows how war can effect someones mind and duty to the people around them.
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