Ser Hugh BuckweII Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I found, as i was reading the ASOIAF novels, that I was beginning to build up great amounts of empathy for other people in my life. I particularly noticed this after reading Jaime's ASOS arch, where we discover that the public opinion on Jaime (both within the story and among readers) was completely undeserving. The intricate structure of the character POV's, with each character having different opinions on any subject, has obviously revealed to me that it works the same way in the real world, but even more complex.Have any of you had the same effect from reading GRRM's novels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Fevre Dream Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I found, as i was reading the ASOIAF novels, that I was beginning to build up great amounts of empathy for other people in my life. I particularly noticed this after reading Jaime's ASOS arch, where we discover that the public opinion on Jaime (both within the story and among readers) was completely undeserving. The intricate structure of the character POV's, with each character having different opinions on any subject, has obviously revealed to me that it works the same way in the real world, but even more complex. Have any of you had the same effect from reading GRRM's novels? LOL, maybe a little, but I think it's more so more the years of my own life, my age, and my experiences that add up to me trying to view things from a variety of POVs,, in the Real World, I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Hugh BuckweII Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 I also think the popularity of the TV show has the same effect on a wider populace, but not as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Whores Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I understand what you're saying, but I don't particularly agree. The way a person is in real life shapes them and their emotions and attitudes towards other people and situations far more than any work of fiction does.ETA: And seriously, are you really saying GRRM is more influential and important in building empathy and understanding than someone like Martin Luther King Jr??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Blue Eyes Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Partially. But what I like most of it is how GRRM through this empathy misleads the reader. That's especially prevalent in Jaime: The public opinion you mentioned is completely deserved, though for different reasons. Through some unfair accusations cleared up and three sympathethic PoVs, he is basically cleared of all the rotten shit he has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenKing23 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 No, empathy can't really be taught. Emotions can't be learned only felt. But maybe your just more aware of it now than you were before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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