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For a character who's so often described as "simple", Ned is proving time and again to be one of the most rewarding to unpack. We start this discussion with different perspectives on Ned's current position in the titular "game," and both walk away with a deeper understanding of him. Is Eddard Stark a stubborn Northman who refuses to play the game? Is he a floundering outsider, desperately clinging to any sense of control he can? Or is he playing his cards close to his chest, learning as he goes and cleverly identifying the right allies? We contemplate these questions and more, through the lens of character echoes, clever word choice, and the harsh irony of this world's political system.
LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Cam's stories
Feedback & Theories: [email protected]
By Cameron Fucile5
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For a character who's so often described as "simple", Ned is proving time and again to be one of the most rewarding to unpack. We start this discussion with different perspectives on Ned's current position in the titular "game," and both walk away with a deeper understanding of him. Is Eddard Stark a stubborn Northman who refuses to play the game? Is he a floundering outsider, desperately clinging to any sense of control he can? Or is he playing his cards close to his chest, learning as he goes and cleverly identifying the right allies? We contemplate these questions and more, through the lens of character echoes, clever word choice, and the harsh irony of this world's political system.
LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Cam's stories
Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

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