bloody_mummer Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It seems a recurring theme in the series is how people react when they lose the thing most dear to them, e.g.:Theon: manhood/dignityCat: her childrenTyrion: power at KL (and still the Tysha fallout)Ned: His sisterRobert: LyennaSasha: her "knight in shinning armor"Jamie: is ability as a swordman/love of his sisterTywin: A male heir (and loss of family pride--his motivating force throught the series)Dany: DrogoIn some of the cases, the loss propels the character into a downward spiral. In others, it forces them to rethink their lives and act differently. In all, it affects a profound change on their personality and motivations from that point onward. Any other examples people can think of. And, please comment on whether you think the above characters improved or devolved as a result of their loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalalOfDorne Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The Stark kids lost their home, and parents.And in the case of Arya can we also say her identity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Stannis can be said to have lost the ability to love and connect with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalder Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sansa also lost Lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sullen Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Stannis can be said to have lost the ability to love and connect with people.Implying he ever had it.And OP, for Theon, I don't think he cared for his dignity much (or that he ever had any of it), it's rather more his identity that was taken from him, his schlong is part of that.Also, Dany lost the house with a red door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Implying he ever had it.And OP, for Theon, I don't think he cared for his dignity much (or that he ever had any of it), it's rather more his identity that was taken from him, his schlong is part of that.Also, Dany lost the house with a red door. he seemed to have been a happy child before the gods took his parents away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaggCannibal Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Cersei lost Joffrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSnow House Stark Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ser Loras lost his favorite sword sheath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalalOfDorne Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 he seemed to have been a happy child before the gods took his parents away.Stannis was never that happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night_is_dark Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ser Loras lost his favorite sword sheathI'd bet on it being his favourite sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalalOfDorne Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 he seemed to have been a happy child before the gods took his parents away.“We have found the most splendid fool,” he wrote Cressen, a fortnight before he was to return home from his fruitless mission. “Only a boy, yet nimble as a monkey and witty as a dozen courtiers. He juggles and riddles and does magic, and he can sing prettily in four tongues. We have bought his freedom and hope to bring him home with us. Robert will be delighted with him, and perhaps in time he will even teach Stannis how to laugh"Now his childhood wasnt probably terrible, but there was something that kept him from being happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood of the Flagon Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Mance lost his freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWalder Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ser Loras lost his favorite sword sheathWho wouldn't trade Renly for a pot of boiling oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorah the Andal Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Bran lost the use of his legs, the kid just loved climbing. I think this deserves a spot in the OP.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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