Kenton Stark Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 In a Series as dark and gritty as ASOIAF, with a world so full of complex , grey characters, Who is the truest hero, protagonist or "White Hat" in the series?Duncan the Tall appeals on so many levels. Never knighted, but possibly the truest knight we've seen. Rescued as an orphan from flea bottom by a hedge knight, serves as a hedge knight all over the 7K with a future king as his squire, is involved on the winning side of some of the most important events in Westeros history, and on the losing side of one of the most tragic (Sumerhall). He ends up winning a trail by 7 that involved 3 princes, helps stop the 2nd BF rebellion, defeats the Laughing Storm, becomes lord commander of the Kinghsguard and is probably the ancestor to the hire of Tarth. And that's just what we know so far...Arthur Dayne the Sword of the Morning , the greatest knight of his generation, the man GRRM said with Dawn, was the greatest warrior in the series.Davos, loyal everyman, father, worked his way up from the bottom to be the hand of the KingNed- Again loyal, honorable to a fault, dutiful father , Lord, warden, husband, brother, son and great military commanderRobb- Young Prince trying to do the right thing, winning every battle , losing the warBaelor Breakspear- The greatest King that would have been but never wasDany- Dragon Queen, breaker of chains, etcAemon the Dragon Knight- Defended his brother the King , who hated him at the cost of his lifeAemon of the Night's Watch, Always put his duty above his own desiresStannis- with his unyielding, although twisted sense of Right and Wrong Jon- Set up to be the hidden Prince, the epitome of ASOIAFGarlan- Great warrior, kind hearted, devoted family manJamie- because his redemption arcBrienne-- The truest current knight alive, although not a knightYour thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya-Jon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I think Martin may have answered this for usOn which “Game of Thrones” character he would play: “If I could magically clap my hands and become a different person, it would be cool to play Jon Snow, who is much more the classic hero. Everybody wants to be the classic hero, right? -Grrm quoteBut Brienne,Davos have a strong case in the future. Possibly even over Jon.Characters like Jaime and Theon may do something truly heroic possibly even more than the likes of Jon and Brienne but dont think we can call them the true hero of the series anyways because of some deeds they performed before.Bran, Dany may also challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farerb Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Bran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya-Jon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 BranThat was my thought as well. Somehow has not been presented as an option here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon's Queen Consort Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Duncan the Tall-He was cool until he betrayed Laughing Storm who effing saved his life for him for Egg's son's idiocy.Arthur Dayne the Sword of the Morning-I love him but he is a moral coward.Davos-Agree Ned-An idiot who allowed his wife to emotionally abuse an innocent child his whole life.Robb- IDIOT!Baelor Breakspear- AgreeDany-She killed innocent people, some of them were children, she committed genocide and then she became a slaver herself.Aemon the Dragon Knight-BORING and most likely a traitor...Aemon of the Night's Watch-BORINGStannis- The King who cared.Jon-He is altruistic who always tries his best to help the others even if that means that he endangers himself.Garlan- Nothing special.Jamie- Attempted to kill a child and had no problem to kill another so he is out.Brienne- Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 For POV characters in the novel, Ned, Jon, Davos and Brienne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ned's Little Girl Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Septon Meribald.He practices what he preaches and spends his entire life and energy to bring hope and help to people who need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveFirstDieLater Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Dolorous Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Daenerys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon's Queen Consort Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Septon Meribald.He practices what he preaches and spends his entire life and energy to bring hope and help to people who need it.Great choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozlym Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Septon Meribald.He practices what he preaches and spends his entire life and energy to bring hope and help to people who need it. hes an aspiring figure, but no hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmnomnomPomelo Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 None of them, but if have to say one then I'm with Barristan Selmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Bran is mind fucking a simpleton on a regular basis. Brienne, Dunk, and Davos are the winners here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous22 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Jon Snow. Easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 For POV characters in the novel, Ned, Jon, Davos and Brienne Agree!!Also Dunk is a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattleSnake Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Jon Snow or Brienne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Agree!!Also Dunk is a hero.Dunk is a hero and a POV. There are plenty of real actual heroes, but we see very little of them. Garth, Oberyn, Great Jon, Dacey, Small Jon, Ser Vardis, Baelor Breakspear ect but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess_snow Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 For POV characters in the novel, Ned, Jon, Davos and Brienne Yes, agree with your list but I would add Baristan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-KG Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisin' Bran Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I like Davos as he is presented in the series, though he was a smuggler prior to that. So I think it is a mark against him despite the removal of the ends of his left hand fingers.Brienne is great, almost loyal to a faultJon Snow is great, follows orders despite the appearance of dishonesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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