A Game of Thrones Prologue: A Deeper Threat | Lore & Analysis | ASOIAF
Cold, barren, harsh. The audience’s introduction to the world of Ice and Fire, on the very first pages of A Game of Thrones was not for the faint of heart. Westeros and the lands beyond were no homesteads of comfort, but battlegrounds where one had to fight to survive. While south of the Wall, these conflicts had turned tactful and treacherous, beyond the frozen reaches of the North, physical might was still a requirement. When first reading the prologue of A Game of Thrones, one would be remiss to note the immediate introduction of the world and the main threat to it, but upon further inspection and study, there lurks something more. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. As previously mentioned, the first read-through of the prologue in A Song of Ice and Fire’s opening novel is a chance for readers to acclimate to the world and identify its greatest challenge, the ghastly Others. The three black-clad rangers of the Night’s Watch stumble upon such foes, much to their chagrin. Yet, if one reads the passage after consuming the rest of the published narrative, greater insight can be obtained. It highlights that no one, no matter their status in Westeros, is safe from the ghoulish undead figures beyond its northern border, and that actually, noblemen, represented by Ser Waymar Royce, might be the least equipped to handle such a threat. So, what exactly occurs during the prologue to A Game of Thrones, and why is it so significant, especially on second inspection? Let’s explore…
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0:00 Introduction
2:04 A Doomed Ranging
6:40 First Reading
8:23 Analysis
12:03 Conclusion
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I love your intro. You studied good in English and Literature. You wrote good papers in high school.
They knew Gerrod was there. They let him go, almost as if he wasn't even there. If there was a Pact-then that Pact has Terms. An obvious given in those Terms would be for the First Men to not be killed by Others. Gerrod had some kind of special First Men bloodline that prevented them from killing Gerrod or they WOULD have killed him, too. LOOK at these CRAZY magical icey beings-they do not need to let someone live for any reason. IF The Others could have killed them all, they would have. Gerrod is SPECIAL.
At a glance I misread the thumbnail of this video and it made me realize I need to watch less porn.
@carastone3473
Ай бұрын
😂
Noteworthy: Viewed from above, under the moonlight’s glow on the icy, white, crusted surface of freshly fallen snow, Ser Waymar Royce, clad entirely in black and turning in a slow circle, embodies the Yin within the Yang. He stands in stark contrast against the “white shadow” emerging from the dark of the wood, the Yang within the Yin. The imagery crafted in this scene by our author is deliberate and draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. Taoism, which translates to "the way," advocates for living in alignment with the intrinsic nature of the universe. In this philosophy, Yin and Yang are seen as complementary forces whose balance is crucial for achieving harmony. The construction of Waymar’s name hints to an alternate narrative. After commanding Will to show him “the way”; Ser Waymar Royce, like a fool, mars the way by slashing at the saplings, baby trees, children of the forest. After reaching the ridge, he descends to embark on his path as a tragic hero. This journey encapsulates the duality of human existence, oscillating between moments of joy and sorrow.
Thanks for the new video, but I enjoy your minor character analysis ones more.
@ExploringFiction
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Those are my favorite to make, so don't worry, they're not going anywhere.
I think the white walkers thought waymar was jon snow. He has a similar build and family connections to the starks and also only other character in the books besides jon snow to wear mole skin gloves
@LukeFitzgerald-bh1zt
Ай бұрын
that's stupid, how would they even know who Jon was
@andrewb2156
Ай бұрын
@@LukeFitzgerald-bh1ztYou're just going to have to read the books.
@LukeFitzgerald-bh1zt
Ай бұрын
@@andrewb2156 bro i did
@TalkingThrones
Ай бұрын
Stretch
@andrewb2156
Ай бұрын
@@LukeFitzgerald-bh1zt Try reading individual character chapters back to back to back etc
Video was a whole lot of nothing
@skam8371
Ай бұрын
Agreed. I thought he would maybe theorize on how the Others didn't attack the Nights watchmen until Waymar made a threatening gesture