Foot_Of_The_King

This has turned into a very interesting discussion with valid points on both sides. I tend to agree with @Lord Varys that the true test of a great warrior comes from well... war.

Those who know based on confession from one of the twins -Tyrion (already knew but Cersei confirms it) -Ned -Cat (Jamie’s jailhouse confession) -Iylin Payne Am I missing anyone?

I’m one of the few people on this forum who truly enjoy’s every character in these novels. The different “camps” I see in the fandom is something I can’t understand. If the character is written well (and most are) then I like them.

Such as??? Haha Ive lost count of how many times I’ve read the books so I feel I have a good of a gasp of the content as most people on here but I’m also well aware that I can learn a lot from other’s perspective’s. Who’s charging money for their “knowledge?” I’m really at a loss. Youtubers? Podcasters? Please fill me in.

Nope.

This It just doesn’t work from a narrative perspective. Also, if I had the means to conquer a continent that was my families for 300 years, you’re damn right I would want to.

Ned’s talk to Arya about how Lyanna’s “wolf’s blood” led to her early grave may be a large clue into the nature of her abduction/eloping.

I’ve never thought about it before but I have to say, this makes the most sense.

He is very good at not leaving plot holes. As far as every single thread being developed to its fullest and all connecting thematic, I seriously doubt it. But what he does do really well is having a "tight" plot that's difficult to poke holes through.

If this was the case, Jaime would be dead. This is probably right.

This is a stand up bit.

Wow. I’m impressed.

Roose is the best example we have of a clinical socio/psychopath. Lady Dustin lays this out for us as clear as day with the whole “Roose has no feelings” spill she gives Theon.

But how much of this is brought on by an actually psychosis of the brain and how much of this is just a result of a child experiencing massive trauma for a couple of years while being forced to do whatever she can to survive in a cruel world? Psychopaths are born not made.

There is no clear definition of what a psychopath actually is. Sociopath is an easier term to pin down. When I think of the stereotypical “psychopath”, characteristics of antisocial personality disorder are what come to mind. Such as a total disregard for right and wrong, a complete lack of empathy/compassion/remorse, and the overall view that other people are objects to be used to your benifit.