Thursday, February 26, 2015

Eddard

In this chapter Ned confronts Cersie about knowing that Joffery and her other kids are not fathered by King Robert and in fact are her brother Jamie's kids. During the conversation Cersie admits to Ned that Jamie and her had tried to kill Bran because he saw her and Jamie. Ned takes the news about Bran pretty well and still urges Cersie to take her kids and flee Kings Landing. Cersie told Ned she wouldn't do no such thing like flee.
I chose this chapter because Ned revealing that he knew this confidential information to Cersie of all people is huge. Foreshadowing if Cersie isn't willing to flee with her children what other options does she really have I highly doubt that she neither Jamie will let anyone harm their children, so something big has to be coming. This chapter sets in motion huge plays for the throne in upcoming chapters.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Eddard (Pgs. 480-488)

The chapter begins with Ned laying in bed talking to Grand Maester Pycelle. They talk for a little bit about how Ned's leg feels, and then Ned and him discuss how Ned wants Jaime dead. Then Ned starts thinking about telling Robert how he feels about Joff, as well as telling him about Cersei and her children. After Ned heals a little, he has a meeting with Cersei in the godswood and explains to her that he knows why Jon Arryn died. It was because Jaime was the father of Tommen, Myrcella, and Joff, instead of Robert. Cersei admits that Ned is correct, and then goes on to telling him that it was her and her brother that tired to kill Bran. Then Ned and Cersei get into an argument about parenting. In example, Ned states, "For a start... I do not kill children. You would do well to listen, my lady." After a while, Ned insist that she leaves with her children, but she refuses. At the end of the chapter she states, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground." Personally, I found this chapter very shocking. I figured Ned would of lost his temper when Cersei told him that she was the reason Bran got hurt. I also would have thought Cersei would have freaked out knowing Ned now knows her secrets. Overall, I think that this will lead to secrets being exposed and more conflicts to come between Ned, Robert, and Cersei.

Bran (397-409)

          
           Once again I chose a Bran chapter. This chapter was full of action and kept me on my toes the whole time. The chapter starts with Bran getting strapped onto his horse, he has to be strapped to the horse because he still cannot feel his legs which causes him to not be able to grip the horse. They are setting out for short ride outside of Winterfell, Maester Luwin did not want him riding for too long due to the possibility of getting leg sores from the saddle. As they were riding Robb told Bran the news he had heard about their parents. He told Bran how his father had been caught under a falling horse and his leg was crushed, he was given the milk of the poppy and they weren’t sure when he would wake up again. This means that since his father has fallen and is unable to take matters into his own hands, they fall into Robbs hands. As they were riding their wolves had went into the woods and had made a kill. Robb and Bran went to look for them, as they were looking Robb decided to leave Bran alone thinking the guardsman would show up close behind. When they didn’t Bran turned to see 6 people who turned out to be wildlings and tried to take Brans horse, Robb showed up with the wolves and they killed all but two, Osha and Stiv. Stiv was eventually killed by Thoen Greyjoy and the woman was taken back to Winterfell for questioning.

            I really enjoyed this chapter because it was so full of action, I couldn’t hardly set the book down! It showed the protective side of Robb and the leader he really was. It also leaves you wondering about their father and what will happen if he doesn’t wake up, or if when he does, if he will be able to do the things he is expected to do with a severely injured leg. This chapter is important because it shows that Robb is serious about how hurt their father is and how prepared he really is to take over if need be. It also shows how Bran has grown and matured over time, as well as, how he is getting along with having to do things differently and getting over his fear of riding the horse without having the feeling in his legs. They even trained his horse special to react to words and the tiny touch of the reins. There could also be some important things they find out from this woman that they took back to winterfell with them, it could be interesting!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Eddard;

So one of the biggest things happening in the book at this point to me is King Robert is send men to kill Daenerys because of the baby, and Eddard is very upset with that decision. I could totally see something (war) or a small scale battle come about all of this. The king already killed their mother and father so theres already bad vibes between them.
This chapter allowed us to see a little into the future but didnt give anything away. I cant want to see how this plays out and how the situation is handled as a king's point of view or a murders! 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Eddard (351)

In this chapter we find out that King Robert is not the friend that Ed grew to love, and that power is more important than honor. The king makes the decision to send people to kill Daenerys since she is now pregnant. Ned is completely against that decision and it results in himosing his position as Hand. Ned is also threatened by the King and so him and his family must leave immediately. With the new revelation that Catelyn has taken Lord Tyroan as her prisoner,we see a rise of anticipation and the thought of war is crossing everyone's mind. 
This chapter is very important as we see close ties break between Ned and the Ming, and we also see a lot of Stark vs. Lanister conflict. Add the fact that Daenerys is preto into the mix, it is not looking like the 7 kingdoms will stand much longer. 

Eddard (351)

In this chapter we find out that King Robert is not the friend that Ed grew to love, and that power is more important than honor. The king makes the decision to send people to kill Daenerys since she is now pregnant. Ned is completely against that decision and it results in himosing his position as Hand. Ned is also threatened by the King and so him and his family must leave immediately. With the new revelation that Catelyn has taken Lord Tyroan as her prisoner,we see a rise of anticipation and the thought of war is crossing everyone's mind. 
This chapter is very important as we see close ties break between Ned and the Ming, and we also see a lot of Stark vs. Lanister conflict. Add the fact that Daenerys is preto into the mix, it is not looking like the 7 kingdoms will stand much longer. 

Catelyn

Catelyn and Rodrik are walking amongst the rain. Rodrik suggests that they stop and take shelter, Catelyn replies that she likes the feeling of the rain on her face and that it reminds her of her childhood. Rodrik suggest again they should stop because he could use a warm meal an fire. Catelyn then tells Rodrik of the inn at the crossroads. Rodrik reminds Catelyn of how public the inn at the crossroads are and that they are trying to remain discreet. Catelyn an Rodrik then pass a group of soldiers that doesn't recognize them and they decide that they will be safe in the inn. While Catelyn and Rodrik are eating dinner Tyrion shows up and tells them he needs a room. They continue to explain over and over how they don't have any rooms available and then begins to flip a gold coin until someone comes forward and agrees to give him their room. It is right after this moment that Tyrion then recognizes  Catelyn! Tyrion begins to speak and apologize to Catelyn for missing her at Winterfell, everyone turns and stares at  Cateltyn. Catelyn then turns to some of her men and asks them if Tyrion's men are as true as her father. Her men look at her and agree and say yes they are. Tyrion is confused on why Catelyn would even ask that. Catelyn then tells her man to take Tyrion captive because while Tyrion was a guest in her home that he tried to kill her son Bran. So Catelyns men take Tyrion captive and return to Winterfell to await justice from the King.