[quote]Chilliwack wrote:
I know I should have given up on the Starks being the “good guys” a long time ago, but GRRM keeps giving us hope.
After Ned is executed, we’re left going “Damn! Who on earth is going to avenge his death, and kick Joffrey’s ass?” Then Robb gets a level-up from teenage boy to King in the North, and marches South to take care of that shit.
Now that Robb and Cat are dead and Winterfell has been burned, we’re all left feeling like the protagonist family is pretty much fucked, with no hope of revenge, or even rebuilding.
The good news is that I’ve noticed a trend. Whenever a Stark dies, the rest of the family gets a boost. I cited the Robb example above, and now, here are a few more:
Bran has gone from having wet dreams about being a wolf to controlling conscious human beings - simple headed ones, but he’s done something no one else has done before. As far as I can tell, he’s the rightful ruler of the North right now, and once he gains full control of his ability, he’ll be a force to be Rickoned with.
Sansa went from being completely useless to being married into the Lannister family. She may not have much sway with Tyrion, but as the most reasonable of that lot, and the one with the intentions of the realm most at heart, his political agenda is nearest to hers. He himself carries little influence with his family, but Sansa’s subtle influence on Tyrion will affect his subtle influence with is family, which could snowball into big actions.
Aria has now seen some shit. She went from being a tomboy to being a tombadass. Now she’s rollin’ with the Hound, talking shit about putting needles in his eyes, has an assassin under her employ, and has been surviving since her father’s death.
Rickon is still a useless tit, but he’s learned how to speak, which I guess is a step, and he’s going to foster with that family that’s going to make him into the next Robb.
All this to say don’t write the Starks off yet - be patient. As sports fans would say, they’re rebuilding the franchise.
[I’ve only read the first two books, so if I’ve disclosed or hinted at something, I ain’t spoiled shit, I’m just a fucking genius][/quote]
I’m glad you put that disclaimer at the end of your analysis there … i was going to say “So I take it you haven’t read the books then…”