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Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Jon IV, ASOS

Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis: Jon IV, ASOS

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“In the Seven Kingdoms it was said that the Wall marked the end of the world. That is true for them as well. It was all in where you stood.”

Synopsis: Jon Snow and Ygritte climb the Wall.

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 lector.

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Is there any particular reasoning behind the Watch’s horn blast System (1 for Rangers, 2 for Wildlings, 3 for Others)?

Rule of Three.

As for why that order…it’s about dramatic tension. The sudden spike in tension that comes from going from one blast meaning “friends” to two blasts meaning “enemies” doesn’t work if it goes one = wildlings and two = rangers. 

Likewise, the two/three structure allows for a further spike in tension: you thought you were dealing with a regular enemy, but now you’re dealing with a much more dangerous threat!