In this chapter, Dany has just arrived to a city being burned down by the Dothraki. Khal Drogo has suffered a chest wound, and an arrow is embedded in him. While the men are still trying to destroy the town, they are also trying to stake their claim on any woman they please as has been their usual pillaging tactic. Dany sees the men brutally raping a woman "...over a pile of corpses, face down..." (556) the first time, and commands them to stop although others have warned her that that's just what Dothraki men do. Dany claims them as her slaves, and as such, they may not be raped. One of them is useful in helping heal her husband, and she even asks her to aid in the birth of her son soon as well.
Overarching Theme and Personal Thoughts:
The main theme in this chapter is that Dany is exerting her power, which seems to be unwelcomed and overreaching to the Dothraki. She commands that the men stop raping even to her husband when he asks why she would desire such a thing. I really liked this chapter because it shows Dany's bravery and her truly valiant spirit (all the while pregnant). I've loved following Dany through the entire book and love where she's come. The chapter itself about the raping is kind of hard to stomach and I can't imagine what they actually put on TV. Also, I'm not sure what it is about Mirri (the lady who helps heal people), but she seems kind of suspicious.
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