bran

 I am going to do the chapter Bran because it was rather exciting. Bran can still not feel his legs from the fall so he must be tied down to the horse to keep him from falling off. Luwin was not wanting him to ride to keep him from injuring his legs even more. Robb told Bran the news he had heard about their parents. He told Bran how his father legs were crushed and he was given the milk of the poppy and they weren’t sure when he would wake up again. So this means that Robb has to take over. They road the wolves into the woods Robb and Bran went to look for the kill, as they were looking Robb leaves Bran behind and sees a bunch wildlings that tried to take his horse, Robb Comes back and kills most of them but a couple get away.

I liked this chapter quite a bit, it seems brans chapters are always interesting. There was a lot going on. I like this chapter it has Bran geting out despite his leg damage and also about his dad and if he will ever come to and it shows how grow Robb is and how he really can fend for himself and others

Bran

In this chapter Bran goes on a ride for the first time. He got to use a special saddle. Robb, Theon and guards  and the wolves went with him. Robb and bran have a long talk.  Bran wants to return to the castle because he was upset. They couldn't leave rite away because they had to get the direwolves. Bran is jumped the Night’s Watch and the other two wilding women. The direwolves come to the rescue. Only one of the wildling survives. This chapter has been my favorite so far. It's very action packed and a lot happen for bran. I can't wait to find out what's next.

Eddard X

Ned is in bed and dreams of a fight, 7 on 3. These three men were kingsguard that Ned had been looking for from previous battles, but found them guarding a tower. long story short everyone dies besides Ned and Reed, shortly after the fight he is woken up. Only with news that Catelyn and King Robert are on their way because Ned was too weak to go anywhere. Catelyn took over the role of 'Hand of the king' for Ned being stuck in bed so long. The king slaps Cersei in the argument and she says that she will proudly wear the bruise as a badge of honor. Robert tells Ned if he resigns that he would give Jamie the position as a joke.
I chose to write about this chapter because it shows power roles from the kings side, and how he needs Ned and his closes/most trusted comrades to be by his side. It also shows a soft side from Robert that we don't get to see a lot of yet in this book.

Eddard (VIII)

In this chapter Ned is having a meeting with the kings council and King Robert is actually present, which is a shock to Ned. Daenery is newly pregnant and there has been threats on her unborn child that could eventuallly cause a "War" and this does not set well  with the council because their only concern is to keep their power. Robert and the council does not take to heart of murdering, and they would do anything for power. Ned on the other hand is against this and takes a hand to morality and honor and tries to argue with the council that this is wrong to kill a mother and her unborn child because of a dishonest threat. Ned in outnumbered in this debate because the council are already thinking of ways of her assisnation and who will do it. Ned starts to get really mad and is completley against this and storms out. I think this chapter really focuses on the key theme of power, because they will do anything (even murder for no reason) to claim their own power. And because power is so dominant, they will go to no ends to make that happen for themselves. The council isnt even putting in their opinions for what they think will be best for the king or the situation, their only concern is doing whats best for them, and that is murdering Daenery and her unborn child.

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.

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!