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It does seem that LF doesn't know why Cat has brought the dagger, which makes him seem more believable to her. However, I don't know if this is a bluff as Rodrik has been asking Aron Santagar about it and Varys gets wind of this, so maybe LF too?
If not, though, I think it shows just how LF is ready to take advantage of any situation to turn it to his favour. Probably how he has risen so far.
Interesting point about destroying the noble houses. I've got him down as the major baddy, but maybe he's a champion for democracy, trying to bring about political change in Westeros!
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The Dagger hired to kill Bran
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Ser Shaanoh the Swift
, Nov 16 2012 12:24 PM
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Posted 13 January 2013 - 08:57 PM
The "it was Joffrey theory" is explained in ASOS beginning in a Sansa POV when King Joff is receiving his wedding gifts. It continues in to the very next chapter which happens to be a Tyrion POV. From reading these two chapters it is pretty clear that Tyrion has reasoned it out. Afterall, he was the one accused of the crime, almost died for it and he would be the one person who really wanted to get to the truth.
As to why Lysa sent the secret letter to Cat accusing Lannisters of killing Jon Arryn, it seems to me that once Little Finger had Lord Arryn out of his way he knew his next challenge would be Ned Stark so he has Lysa send the letter hoping Ned would take the bait and he did. Both LF and Varys knew Cercei hated Robert and would find a way to rid herself of him so getting rid of Lord Stark was the last step in clearing the way for a war that would wipe out all of his remaining enemies and/or keep them busy so he could continue his evil plot. He has also managed to cover his tracks (except for Sansa) thereby remaining in the good graces of the Throne in case it all goes wrong. What ends he hopes to accomplish I don't know but he is off to a good start.
As to why Lysa sent the secret letter to Cat accusing Lannisters of killing Jon Arryn, it seems to me that once Little Finger had Lord Arryn out of his way he knew his next challenge would be Ned Stark so he has Lysa send the letter hoping Ned would take the bait and he did. Both LF and Varys knew Cercei hated Robert and would find a way to rid herself of him so getting rid of Lord Stark was the last step in clearing the way for a war that would wipe out all of his remaining enemies and/or keep them busy so he could continue his evil plot. He has also managed to cover his tracks (except for Sansa) thereby remaining in the good graces of the Throne in case it all goes wrong. What ends he hopes to accomplish I don't know but he is off to a good start.
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 06:28 AM
Neddy, on 13 January 2013 - 06:39 PM, said:
@GrimReaper
It does seem that LF doesn't know why Cat has brought the dagger, which makes him seem more believable to her. However, I don't know if this is a bluff as Rodrik has been asking Aron Santagar about it and Varys gets wind of this, so maybe LF too?
If not, though, I think it shows just how LF is ready to take advantage of any situation to turn it to his favour. Probably how he has risen so far.
Interesting point about destroying the noble houses. I've got him down as the major baddy, but maybe he's a champion for democracy, trying to bring about political change in Westeros!
It does seem that LF doesn't know why Cat has brought the dagger, which makes him seem more believable to her. However, I don't know if this is a bluff as Rodrik has been asking Aron Santagar about it and Varys gets wind of this, so maybe LF too?
If not, though, I think it shows just how LF is ready to take advantage of any situation to turn it to his favour. Probably how he has risen so far.
Interesting point about destroying the noble houses. I've got him down as the major baddy, but maybe he's a champion for democracy, trying to bring about political change in Westeros!
Oh, I don't think that Varys knew about the attack either. All we know is that Ser Rodrik was enquiring about the dagger, Rodrik may not have told Aron Santagar WHY he was asking about the dagger. I think both Varys and LF get to know about the Bran attack only later. As for LF wanting to take advantage of any situation -- well, we know from Tyrion that "lying comes to Littlefinger as easily as breathing." It's an accomplished art, and LF has surely practised it, as you say, to rise through office.
Haha, I still think LF is a smart baddie, I don't know about democracy, but I suspect he will rise to highest office only when the other big Houses are out of the picture, which may be what he wants.
