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A Song of Ice and Fire: I'm Just Jon

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He's just Jon and he's enough! (Jonough?)

This week we're talking about men in Westeros, exploring how masculinity is constructed in the world of Game of Thrones. Questions we discuss include:

  • How do medieval European ideals of masculinity inform this world's gender expectations?
  • What is the relationship between violence and masculinity, or perceived masculinity?
  • How do family systems and relationships perpetuate masculine ideals in Game of Thrones?
  • Why is Daemon Targaryen Just Ken?

    • We also have two more wigs to discuss in our favorite new segment, Wig Watch! See photos of the wigs on our Instagram.

    Further Reading:

    Violence and Masculinity in Medieval France paper

    Masculinity and Disability in Game of Thrones paper

    Targaryen men perform "I'm Just Ken"

    HotD season 2 finale recap


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