Eddard (V)

When I reading this chapter key theme popped into mind that really links the whole book together, in my opinion. Trust was the theme that came to mind when reading this chapter. Eddard is on the hunt for who killed Jon Arryn, and the first person he questions is Pycelle because Pcyelle's story has had its suspicions like when Pycelle ordered Master Coleman away when he was treating Jon. His trust with Pycelle is slowly deteriorating and he questions himself with who can truly trust and who truly is trustworthy with who they are serving. Littlefinger also tells Eddard that he has 4 more people that he needs to check out for Jon Arrys death, and Eddard seems puzzeld with this because he used to think Littlefinger was distrust-worthy until now. Littlefinger tells Eddard that distrusting him was the smartest thing that he done ever since he got to the kings landing. I think trust is huge thing throughout the book, because it is very hard to trust people who are of different roles/status of you, and so I think what Littlefinger said by that its the smartest thing he couldve done, is wise because that tells Ned that people in the kings landing are sneaky and he needs to be careful with who he trusts.

Ned's Chapter 351

In this chapter, Ned is trying to persuade the King not to kill Danerys because he feels like it's murder of an innocent. Robert insists on the killing of Danerys which then causes Ned to give up his position as the Hand. He then leaves and prepares to leave Kings Landing. Littlefinger comes to him and offers him information that hes been looking for so he has to go to a brothel. Robert wants Danerys dead because he hates the Targaryens and he hears about Danerys being pregnant which he feels like would be a threat to him being king. This is an important part of the book because it shows how much Robert hates the Targaryens and what he would do. It also helps Ned realize that Robert may not be the same man and the part where he gives up being a hand helps signify them moving apart. I liked this chapter because it helps show what Robert believes in doing as person and it helps Ned seem more of a great person which is good because I think Ned is a fair person and he has a good sense in right or wrong. This chapter also correlates with instances in real life where leaders send people to kill other people who threaten them personally. Even if the other person just wants different things. So it addresses the issue of whether or not its okay to send an mercenary after people.

Eddard 2

In this chapter Eddard finds out Daenersy is pregnant. So He tryes to convence the King not to kill her. King Robert wants to kill Daenersy for of fear of one day getting over thrown after hearing of her marriage plans and for the crimes there parents did which ended up getting them killed as well and landing Robert in the thrown. But Ned keeps telling him he shouldnt and its a bad idea, no matter what happend in the past that makes Robert want to kill these two.

 I like how Ned sticks to his guns and doesnt let the King change his mind even tho he is the "king". And knows that in his heart that it is not right to kill them, even tho not knowing the repercussions that might follow after dis-obeying the King  

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?

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 ??!