Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XIII, ACOK

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XIII, ACOK

image
“They say I’m half a man…what does that make the lot of you?” Synopsis: Tyrion observes his works and doesn’t quite despair before rushing off to the defense of the King’s Gate, where Sandor is refusing to lead another sortie against Stannis’ landing parties. Tyrion steps into the breach. SPOILER WARNING: This chapter analysis, and all following, will contain spoilers for all Song of Ice and Fire…

View On WordPress

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Sansa V, ACOK

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Sansa V, ACOK

image

 “The Mother’s altar and the Warrior’s swam in light, but Smith and Crone and Maid and Father had their worshipers as well, and there were even a few flames dancing below the Stranger’s half-human face…for what was Stannis Baratheon, if not the Stranger come to judge them?” Synopsis: Sansa is trapped in Maegor’s Holdfast with Cersei, who’s not looking very stable. SPOILER WARNING: This chapter…

View On WordPress

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XII, ACOK

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XII, ACOK

image

“Cersei set a tasty table, that could not be denied…Tyrion was exceedingly courteous; he offered his sister the choice portions of every dish, and made certain he ate only what she did. Not that he truly thought she’d poison him, but it never hurt to be careful.” Synopsis: Tyrion has dinner with Cersei. It doesn’t go well. SPOILER WARNING: This chapter analysis, and all following, will contain…

View On WordPress

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Sansa IV, ACOK

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Sansa IV, ACOK

image
“Wordless, she fled. She was afraid of Sandor Clegane…and yet, some part of her wished that Ser Dontos had a little of the Hound’s ferocity. There are gods, she told herself, and there are true knights too. All the stories can’t be lies.” Synopsis: Sansa argues with Ser Dontos about travel, has a conversation with Sandor Clegane about the joys of murder, and then has to talk to Cersei about…

View On WordPress

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XI, ACOK

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Tyrion XI, ACOK

image

“Them as own all this won’t like that much.” “I never imagined they would. So be it; they’ll have something else to curse the evil monkey demon for.” Synopsis: as Stannis‘ army nears King’s Landing, Tyrion organizes the defenses of the city. SPOILER WARNING: This chapter analysis, and all following, will contain spoilers for all Song of Ice and Fire novels and Game of Thrones episodes. Caveat…

View On WordPress