The beginning of the chapter leads off with the wedding procession of Daenerys and Khal Drogo. Recently Daenerys was sold by her brother Viserys to Khal Drogo to wed. Viserys sold her in hopes that Lord Drogo would extend his army to Viserys, and as result Viserys would be able to win back his family's rightful place of rulers of the Seven Kingdoms. Daenerys did not want to marry Drogo for many reasons: he was a hulking giant, they didn't speak the same language, and his people are known for their brutal savagery. The chapter follows Daenerys through the wedding, where she received gifts of all sorts. Including a majestic horse from her lord husband. Daenerys hope grew after she received the horse. The chapter closes with the consummation of their marriage under the open night sky, as tradition of the Dothraki.
I chose this chapter first and for most because Daenerys is my favorite character. Despite all the obstacles she's up against and everything that is out of her control. She stays strong and makes herself grow up. I think her character is relatable because most people have faced some sort of ordeal where they were forced to grow up.
This chapter is a turning point in the book because Viserys has finally obtained an army to fight for the throne of the seven kingdoms. This chapter foreshadows a battle in the near future that could change the whole dynamic of the book.
Controversial topics in this chapter include: abuse, selling women, murder, and public "relations" (worth of women).
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