ogbebaba Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Obviously leaving Ned alive would have changed the books tremendously, but I think that the fact that GRRM killed off the main character of the first book in his series is why he is so popular. GRRM definately went ballsdeep with that call... he is a genious!!! -And Ned Stark was the man!!! ok first off martin is a genious... but ned was not the main character of AGOT there was no main character there is no main character just points of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostsofWinterfell Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I would argue that Ned was the main character, as most of the book, for all intensive purposes, is based on his actions, or the impact of his actions, but that is debateable and of little importance, but I still think that he was an awesome character!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Time for Wolves Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Ned and Robb, Lady and Greywind, the Old Bear (I was really fond of him), Jory Cassel, Ser Rodrick (*cry*), Khal Drogo, soon-to-be-dead Tommen, Greatjon Umber, Donal Noye and Yoren, and poor Pate the pigboy. It was sweet how he loved his Rosey. Nobody seems to love so chastely and sincerely in Westeros. I was full of shock and glee when Joffrey and Tywin died. Edit: And Maester Luwin. I was really sad when he died. It was the second time I teared up while reading ASOIAF. (First was when I thought Bran and Rickon had been skinned and beheaded.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwater Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Red Viper definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzanth Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I'm almost afraid to say it, but mine is Catelyn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multaniette Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Ned was a dumb duffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Martell Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Ned, Oberyn, Robert, Maester Luwin, and Maester Cressen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticKevin Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I feel as though Aemon had something important yet to say or do, so I feel a pang of incompleteness in his life/death. He is a great character and I miss him lots... :cry: I put Ned Stark second... He was the character whose death made me realize I was not reading an ordinary fantasy novel. Tywin was a shocker too, because he was the brains of the "bad guys". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddard Stark Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Definitely agree with Ned. One question, though. Why did no one respect him as a total badass if they thought he single-handedly slew Arthur Dayne? I mean, no one ever mentioned him among the best swordfighters of the kingdom, and we know he wasn't one of them (Howland Reed and probably some other guys helped him). But if the word on the street was that Ned Stark had killed the greatest knight of a generation, I would expect people to show him more respect. Particularly w/ his added reputation as one of Westeros's best generals. Ned was not a knight and he never rode in tournaments, both of which reduce the likelihood of folks hearing about his valor. He isn't a braggart, and generally didn't enjoy fighting - unlike Robert or Jaime. He was never really a figure head, in the same way Robert was. Ned and his six companions (Ethan Glover, Howland Reed, Mark Ryswell, Martyn Cassel, Theo Wull [buckets!], Lord Dustin) faced three kingsguard and only two people really know what went down; most folks don't know, and Ned liked it that way. It's also clear that he really regretted killing Gerold Hightower, Arthur Dayne and Oswell Whent. Anyway, I'd echo a lot of what most people said: Ned was a great character, so was Oberyn Martell, and many of the others who died. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Wind Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Ned, to the extent that I refuse to believe he is actually dead. Only kidding. Grey Wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTGAP Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I always think it's sad when the badass characters die. Khal Drogo Yoren Qhorin Halfhand (in AGOT, it said his name was Quorin, then it changed to Qhorin in ACOC. but he only had a brief mention in AGOT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arianne Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 My favorite dead character is Oberyn Martell, because he was so interesting character... After him, Lord Beric Dondarrion and Aemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender of the Rock Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 If ned had stayed alive longer i think he could have brought about a change in Robert, If he could have got the king off the booze he had the potential to be a great character, weilding his mighty war hammer by day and wenching all night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkWard Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'd have to say Tywin Lannister. Though he uses his family as pawns in a chessboard, no one would doubt that he would have been a good king. Shame. And of course, The Ned. One of the few who were truly honourable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeheartsansa Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Spoiler Dare I say, John Snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyOfStormsEnd Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm almost afraid to say it, but mine is Catelyn.... Oh, I agree that her "death" was one of the shocking, especially because it was from her perspective, at least we have Stoneheart of the others: -Robb & Greywind -Dacey Mormont -Renly Baratheon -The Red Viper -Old Nan & Beth Cassel - I hope not, but what happened with them ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_In_The_North Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Let's see... Lady Jory Ned Khal Drogo Cressen Lomy Rodrik Luwin The Old Bear Robb Dacey Mormont Grey Wind The Smalljon The Red Viper Aemon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylla Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Oberyn Martell and Robb Stark, definitely. I was so excited when Oberyn was introduced just to have him dead few pages later. As for Robb, I just love my Stark men. And he was pretty much awesome, especially considering his age. (I liked Ned too, the good daddy he was!) Also the cool men of the Night's Watch George likes to kill off so much: Qhorin Halfhand, Old Bear, Aemon and Yoren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzle Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Oberyn Martell: Sooo much story potential Donal Noye: He died soo bravely, and I was really liking him as a character Qhorin Halfhand: See above Lady and Greywind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKeats Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 The Ned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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