Mirri Maz Duur Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Eddard says that he found Jaime sitting on the iron throne. What... why would he do this? It's not like he wanted to be king or anything. It's not like sitting on it on the first place would do anything. It's not like it's a particularly comfortable chair to sit on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehnaru Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There's nowhere else to sit in the throne room, I guess. Regicide is tiring work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhtscipe Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Eddard says that he found Jaime sitting on the iron throne. What... why would he do this? It's not like he wanted to be king or anything. It's not like sitting on it on the first place would do anything. It's not like it's a particularly comfortable chair to sit on.Probably because he wanted somewhere to sit.He had just committed regicide. It's a pretty big deal, and probably takes it right out of you. Especially when you've been horrified at the notion of so many dying if you don't do what must be done - taking the final step must have been exhausting, not to mention terrifying. He couldn't have known whether he'd live or die, regardless of who his father was.And there was the Iron Throne, and him with weary legs - and why not? If you can't sit a throne after you kill a king, when can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Eagle Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Good idea, but I dont think a Kingslayer can sit the Iron Throne it's probably against the laws! I dont know if it was written by GRRM of it we can think of historical examples, but I dont think you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agirlsaysaname Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 This is like asking why Frodo falters in Mount Doom. Power is intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirolo Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Because he didn't have the time to hid himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 He is tired and in shock and doesn't want to take part in his father's men's discussions about who to make king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Bee Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I always thought it was just him being cocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJR the PR of TaFW Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 i believe he says something about waiting to see who would claim the throne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Damian Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Jaime was in shock as to what he had just done. He was 15 at the time and the magnitude of it was starting to hit him all at once. Ned came in and assumptions rolled from there. Ser Jaime never told anyone until he told Briene why he did it. He should have explained sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 He did what any self respecting Kingslayer would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unSonofStannis Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Foreshadowing maybe? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angels' Prophet Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I believe he was waiting for whomever would claim the throne. That, and it was also a statement. Him being his arrogant self. I think it represents his transformation from the boy who became part of the Kingsguard, to the Kingslayer we see at the beginning of AGoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Stargaryen Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Jaime was in shock as to what he had just done. He was 15 at the time and the magnitude of it was starting to hit him all at once. Ned came in and assumptions rolled from there. Ser Jaime never told anyone until he told Briene why he did it. He should have explained sooner.I'm pretty sure he was 17 at the time. He was named to the KG at age 15, but that was in 281, during the Harrenhal Tourney. The sack of KL took place in 283.Still, not much different from what you're saying, just a technical detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mike Secret Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I think it's interesting how Jamie's and Barristan Selmy's journeys are the same yet different.Jaime killed the Mad King, everyone hates him for it, but deep down he thinks it's the best thing he's ever done.Selmy saves the Mad King, everyone thinks he's awesome for it, but deep down he thinks it's the worst thing he's ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckal Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 He saves thousands of lives and kills a crazy tyrant and expects mountains of gratitude to be thrown on him. So he just hangs out on the throne being somewhat cocky and arrogant after 'saving the day'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raksha the Demon Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I think it's interesting how Jamie's and Barristan Selmy's journeys are the same yet different.Jaime killed the Mad King, everyone hates him for it, but deep down he thinks it's the best thing he's ever done.Selmy saves the Mad King, everyone thinks he's awesome for it, but deep down he thinks it's the worst thing he's ever done.As I remember, the Mad King was not yet Mad before Selmy saved him; he was thought of as eccentric; but had not become a tyrant. It was his captivity at Duskendale that seems to have triggered, or escalated, Aerys' paranoia and cruelty. As for why Jaime sat on the Iron Throne after killing Aerys - because he could. Jaime was either covering his inner horror at the kingslaying by doing another brazen act and behaving proudly before the world (he was not the sort, even as a boy, who would willingly show weakness in public) or he was proud of his act and wanted to show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherAnduin Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Because he was embracing the kingslayer persona. He was ashamed of killing Aerys and wanted to hide but was caught red handed by Lannister bannermen. So, he did another brazen act to show that he didn't care. Teen problems basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0bR Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Who knows how long it actually took Ned to get his ass into the throne room. I would find a place to sit for myself too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseHarrison Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Because there was nowhere else to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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