Queen of Whores Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I don't recall whether the book stated his opinions on them. If not, how do you think he felt about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I don't know if he hated them all or not but he was certainly more objective about how to approach them than Robert was. He has more reason to be biased and yet he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenlyIsNotRight Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 As a whole, I don't think he was particularly fond of them, specifically Aerys, but "hate" is a strong word. He obviously was unhappy with the murder of the Targaryen children, and even Rhaegar, who by many accounts kidnapped and raped his sister, he doesn't seem to remember with any particular resentment, hell he even compares him favorably to Robert, even if only in respect to brothels. I think the Northern attitude towards House Targaryen as a whole was decidedly apathetic, but when Rickard and Brandon were executed the line was crossed, for Ned and The North in general. But no, I don't think Ned had a personal hatred for House Targaryen as a whole, just for Aerys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Monkey Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ned also went to the mat to save Daenerys's life, even ending his friendship with Robert and throwing aside his position as Hand in protest.And saving her was one of the last things he ever spoke to Robert about:r“The girl,” the king said. “Daenerys. Let her live. If you can, if it… not too late… talk to them… Varys, Littlefinger… don’t let them kill her."I think Eddard was angry with Aerys for what Aerys did but it wasn't a blood feud against the entire house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night'sQueen Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I don't know if he hated them all or not but he was certainly more objective about how to approach them than Robert was. He has more reason to be biased and yet he wasn't.This. Which is really remarkable. Oh, Ned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maegor the Cuddly Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 We were in his head, and he never distastefully regarded the Targaryens save for maybe Aerys. I do not think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Of Winter Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Also to note, when Ned thinks of Rhaegar, there's never a bitterness in his thoughts, and even admiration for Prince's virtues:He {Ned} wondered if Rhaegar had frequented brothels. Somehow he thought notCoupled with fact Ned stood for Daenerys against his king and best friend, I think it's obvious Ned doesn't hold grudge against Targs in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joluoto Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He hated Aerys and Rhaegar, not House Targaryen as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The guy from the Vale Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He didn't hate Rhaegar either though, only Aerys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealbando Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He hated Aerys and Rhaegar, not House Targaryen as such.Actually, he didn`t seem to hate Rhaegar either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He hated Aerys and Rhaegar, not House Targaryen as such.He hated Rhaegar? My impression was different, but I could be swayed if you provided some quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalalOfDorne Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Well he definitely didnt like Aerys for more-than-obvious reasons. Im not sure about Rhaegar and the rest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygrain Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 As a whole, I don't think he was particularly fond of them, specifically Aerys, but "hate" is a strong word. He obviously was unhappy with the murder of the Targaryen children, and even Rhaegar, who by many accounts kidnapped and raped his sister, he doesn't seem to remember with any particular resentment, hell he even compares him favorably to Robert, even if only in respect to brothels. I think the Northern attitude towards House Targaryen as a whole was decidedly apathetic, but when Rickard and Brandon were executed the line was crossed, for Ned and The North in general. But no, I don't think Ned had a personal hatred for House Targaryen as a whole, just for Aerys.The object of the comparison is quite insubstantial here, though. The main point is that he draws a comparison between Lyanna's betrothed and her supposed rapist in the first place, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joluoto Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He hated Rhaegar? My impression was different, but I could be swayed if you provided some quotes.I just assume any honourable man would not be very fond of the man who kidnaps your little sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father of Hosts Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Probably hates Aerys. However, I think having Ned's POV, we understand that Ned is not a man to think ill of the dead. It's done and in the past, and that's the way the Ned thinks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 He probably did hate Aerys, wasn't too fond of Rhaegar, and was never wronged by the rest.Probably hates Aerys. However, I think having Ned's POV, we understand that Ned is not a man to think ill of the dead. It's done and in the past, and that's the way the Ned thinks of it.true. He never actually thinks of Aerys in any light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mountain That Flies Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I just assume any honourable man would not be very fond of the man who kidnaps your little sister.But therein lies the trouble. If Lyanna ran off willingly with Rhaegar, and Ned (eventually) found this out, he probably wouldn't view Rhaegar with any sense of hatred, aside from being bad at communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I just assume any honourable man would not be very fond of the man who kidnaps your little sister.About three words:1. "Honorable" is completely irrelevant here: even Walder Frey would be pissed off.2. "Kidnap" - well, that's just one version of the story.3. "Assume" - yup, that's the key word. Do you recall any traces of this assumed hate in Ned's words and thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygrain Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I just assume any honourable man would not be very fond of the man who kidnaps your little sister.Provided that it was a kidnap (and if a kidnap, then not the romantic consensual style which Dany fancies for herself with Daario). See my post above - comparing a betrothed and a rapist is totally out of place, unless Ned knew that Lyanna was willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erkan12 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Of course, they burned his father, strangled his brother, abducted his sister. What reason do you want for it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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