Thursday, February 19, 2015

Catelyn

As Catelyn and Rodrik are on their way north to Kingsroad they are trying to draw very little attention to themselves to keep their identities under wraps. They discuss that they need to stop somewhere to rest and both eventually agree upon the Inn at the crossroads, both convinced they wont be seen there. While the two are eating Tyrion enters, and then addresses Catelyn as Lady Stark. The people are almost in shock that a noble lady is among them. Catelyn then begins to accuse Tyrion of attempting to murder Bran. She then orders the men loyal to her to arrest him and then escort him to winterfall to await the king's justice. I feel as if Catelyn almost feels desperate to find someone to blame for almost killing Bran. The only evidence she had against Tyrion was that the dagger used had once belonged to Tyrion. The only thing Catelyn has done in create a reasoning for the Lannister family to begin to hate the Starks, which could potentially lead to a war/battle.

Eddard

Eddard is trying to stop King Robert from sending men to kill Daenerys. He said this after he found out she is pregnant.King Robert wants her dead and is really upset that he didn't kill Versys and Dany after killing their parents and taking the throne over. Eddard wouldn't sit there and let them do this.To me this an act of being a coward. Who would go kill and 14 year old girl and her unborn child like its nothing.

This chapter reminds me of Ned's plans to handle the murder of Arryn and his promises to his wife. Ned shows a great amount of courage for standing up to the King and not letting him change his beliefs. He would rathe demote himself as kings' hand than to sit there and let the kill Daenery. He won't be there when word comes back that Cat has Tyrion and there's no telling how irate Cersei might be. Ned's chapter has a plot that has twist, which catches my attention to read more. What would the Lannisters do when they find out that Tyrion is held hostage by the starks?

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Game of Thrones Chapter 27 (Catelyn) Summary

In this chapter, Catelyn is riding north along the kingsroad with Ser Rodrik. Rodrik wants to find a place to spend the night, and Catelyn suggests an inn not too far away, which she used to stay in during her younger years, traveling with her father. Rodrik thinks staying at the inn is risky because he doesn't want Catelyn or himself to be recognized, but after they are passed by Lord Jason Mallister and his men and Jason does not recognize them, Catelyn is able to convince Rodrik that they're safe, and any people at the lodge will only see a pair of mud-splattered travelers. They arrive at the inn and after changing into dry clothes, Catelyn looks out the window and reflects on the people that she knows in the Green Fork of the Trident. Then she and Rodrik go to dinner under the story that they are just a father and daughter traveling for family business. During the meal, Catelyn meets a singer, who is sitting across from them at the table. Rodrik doesn't have much respect for him, but Catelyn converses with him. In the middle of the conversation, Tyrion Lannister and some of his men arrive at the inn. Despite all the people at the table, Tyrion's attention is drawn to Catelyn after the singer offers to play for him. Tyrion addresses Catelyn as 'Lady Stark', blowing her cover. Everyone in the room stares at her, but she plays it off and directly accuses Tyrion for Bran's attempted murder. This chapter is important to the story because it shows Tyrion being blamed for trying to kill Bran, and it's exciting to see what happens next. I chose this chapter because I liked the suspenseful part during the meal when Tyrion arrives and Catelyn is trying not to be seen, but fails.

Eddard (294-300)

Eddard is trying to dissuade King Robert from sending men to kill Daenerys when he finds out she is pregnant. Robert wants her dead and is furious that he didn't kill Versys and Dany when he had the chance, after killing their parents and taking the throne. Eddard wouldn't sit by and let them think it was okay to be coward and kill a 14 year-old girl and her unborn son. King Robert is furious with Ned and he gives up his duties to be The Hand. At the end of this chapter Ned is planning on fleeing by boat to get to Dragonstone to talk to Lord Stannis, but his plans are postponed when Littlefinger arrives.

As a whole this chapter reminds the reader of Ned's plans to handle business concerning the murder of Jon Arryn and his promises to his wife. Ned shows a great amount of courage for standing up to the King and not letting him change his beliefs. He would rather step down as the King's Hand than ignore their plans to kill Dany. King Robert is still as hateful of Rhaegar Targaryen as he was fifteen years ago. Ned came to Kings Landing in high hopes that the King was still the man he had grown to love as his own brother, a just and fair King but when he remembers Cat's words "the king is a stranger to you" he decides it's best that he leave as soon as possible before things get worse. He won't be there when word comes back that Cat has Tyrion and there's no telling how irate Cersei might be. Ned's chapter sets up a great plot twist later on in the book. What will happen when the Lannisters find out Tyrion is being held captive by a Stark and Ned has gotten away ??!

Sansa pages 293-304

          This chapter was about a jousting tournament, Sansa and Septa Mordane accompanied by Jeyne Poole were seated watching the tournament. Ser Gregor was riding his second joust of the day when he struck the other man in the neck, the end of the lance broke off into his neck killing him. After the tournament Sansa and Septa Mordane went to the feast afterwards, she sat next to Prince Joffrey. They talked all night long and then she was taken back to the castle.
          I think this is an important chapter because it give you the eyes to see the relationship Sansa and the Prince have together. They get along very well, even after the death of her wolf. They are able to talk and he has told gossip of the court and even had someone escort her home. I liked this chapter because it kept the excitement with the jousting tournament and it gave a side with much affection, I am much for the love story type. This chapter also told the story behind Sandor Clegane's burned face and what actually happened. How his brother, Gregor had found him playing with his toy and picked him up and pushed his face down on burning coals, how it took 3 grown men to pull him off of him with gregor only being eleven or twelve years old. Their father had told everyone that the boys bedding had caught fire instead of the real story, he was angry about that and told Sansa before he left that if she told anyone, he would kill her.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Sansa (Pg. 293-304)

Sansa goes to the Hand's tourney with Septa Mordane and Jeyne Poole. Sansa watches the tournament with amusement. During a match, Gregor kills Hugh, Jon Arryn's young former squire, by shoving his lance into Hugh's throat. Hugh's body lands in front of Sansa, and she watches unfazed as Hugh bleeds out. After the tournament, Sansa and Septa Mordane go to the feast held by King Robert. Joffrey sits next to Sansa and acts like there is no conflict between the two of them. At the end of the night, Joffrey makes Hound escort Sansa back to her room. While on their walk back to Sansa's room, Hound tells Sansa how Gregor burned his face on hot coals when they were younger because he took Gregor's toy knight. What really grabbed my interest in this chapter is that Sansa wasn't fazed by Hugh's death. She even explains how the blood was coming out in a pulsating rhythm. This makes me think that Sansa can be bold and brave whenever she is needed. I feel that later in the book she will play a big part in an important event. 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Daenerys (II)

In this chapter Daenerys gets married to Drogo and finds out that he's not as bad as she had originally thought and begins to catch feeling for him. Once Daenerys started embracing her relationship with Drogo, Drogo find himself bending to her every whim falling prey to her seduction. After they wed she is given many gift but the two that stand out to me the most would be the silver horse that Drogo gave her. Also she was given three fossilized dragon eggs by Illyrio priceless items and could be key in the near future. It also talks about the lack of patience that her brother has to go and use Drogo's army to take his thrown back and rule the seven kingdoms.
I choose this chapter because the relationship between Daenerys and Drogo is starting to bloom which will only help the cause to retake the thrown. Also Daenerys receiving the dragon eggs will turn out to be a crucial part of her strategy in the future to regain her thrown.