Why is Sandor 'the Hound' Clegane so troubled?

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In this video, I analyse psychology and mythology of Sandor Clegane, the Hound of Game of Thrones. Make sure to check out my Sandor and Sansa video as well!
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Time codes:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Background
3:12 Displacement, pyrophobia, trauma, anger
5:39 Sandor Clegane, a broken man
8:41 Relationships
10:35 Little bird and she-wolf
12:45 Mythology
14:58 Baptism of fire
19:10 Outro
Music:
A Baroque Letter - Aaron Kenny
Medieval Astrology - Underbelly & Ty Mayer
Sarabande - Joel Cummins
Impertinence - Joel Cummins
Sunny Days - Anno Domini Beats
Some of the sources consulted:
George R. R. Martin - ASOIAF series; The World of Ice and Fire
Trends: #SandorClegane #GameOfThrones

Пікірлер: 75

  • @baru0chan
    @baru0chan2 жыл бұрын

    grrm is great at depicting complex, multi-layered, and quite broken characters, but he really outdid himself with sandor because, yes, we never see things through his eyes, yet he shapes so much of the narrative. sansa and arya both give us pricelesss insight into him as a person, and these insights are like night and day, but both hold some truth.

  • @ghostwriter1440
    @ghostwriter14403 жыл бұрын

    Golden. Admittedly I’ve only watched the show but there is something very genuine in the portrayal of the Hound and Theon

  • @danny_decheeto8300

    @danny_decheeto8300

    2 жыл бұрын

    The hound is my favourite character both in books and in show

  • @gracielasea
    @gracielasea3 жыл бұрын

    My darling, angry, scary man. This is beautiful. Thank you for making it. Your voice is very soothing.

  • @dakotaleach1386

    @dakotaleach1386

    2 жыл бұрын

    She sounds like Sansa

  • @Youprobablysuckass
    @Youprobablysuckass2 жыл бұрын

    Sandor is by far my favorite character in the series. Books or show he is #1 for me.

  • @danmarusan2878
    @danmarusan28783 жыл бұрын

    Since I never read the books, my judgement is based on what I've seen in the show: Sandor "The Hound" Clegane, I really like this character and the vital role he plays. Without him Sansa would be raped and murdered long before she returns to her home, Arya never would have seen her sister again, would never have survived until she can punish Little Finger for betraying her father and never would have killed the Night King. What made him my favourite character instantly was his act of bravery when he saved Ser Loras when the Mountain tried to kill him. My sympathy for this troubled, broken man who is more of a true knight than all so called knights is unbroken to this very day.

  • @Crafty_Spirit

    @Crafty_Spirit

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a great scene 👍🏻 He also very elegantly ends the fight when King Robert shouts out, while the mountain acts like a nasty child that is too strong and brutal to be controlled

  • @aryanemarques2089

    @aryanemarques2089

    2 жыл бұрын

    one of my fav characters as well, he is fascinating

  • @leroymcclelland7042

    @leroymcclelland7042

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @indy_thoughts7662

    @indy_thoughts7662

    Жыл бұрын

    He was always the threshold of impending death. Brutality.. vengeance..but a sense of loyalty and reason

  • @veronica33s45
    @veronica33s453 жыл бұрын

    You sound like sansa Oh wow and even your accent you say the words “ser dontos” “circumstances” exactly like her

  • @hajaranwar7057
    @hajaranwar70573 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video the hound is one of my favorite characters

  • @FictionPsychology
    @FictionPsychology3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching everyone! I appreciate your feedback! I'm already working on a second video, which should be published soon. Leave suggestions for any interesting characters/themes in fiction in the comments!

  • @aryanemarques2089
    @aryanemarques20892 жыл бұрын

    wonderful analysis! sandor clegane is one of my favorite characters, he is fascinating in my opinion. Please do not ever stop making these videos, Im learning so much from you, your channel is amazing and I'm sure that it's going to grow more and more

  • @Lucas-vo7fm
    @Lucas-vo7fm3 жыл бұрын

    My boi Gregor always tried to keep Sandor warm :)

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too warm.

  • @Crafty_Spirit
    @Crafty_Spirit3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely :-) I'm a (personality) psychologist, too, and binged lore videos recently. I missed a psychological perspective, because I think it's the characters more than the plot (not necessarily much, but usually a bit more) that make a lasting impression when you read or watched a great piece of fiction. He's an impressive character on the show for having to stand completely on his own, his nihilistic attitude does not make him friends, but also masks his vulnerability - constant anger is something distressing and depleting, nothing that makes you stronger - and his bitter disappointment about being deprived of being accepted as a normal human being. Judgemental and narrow-minded people are toxic for an individual who was traumatised, the stigma can cause more pain than the immediate symptoms. Say, are you also interested in analysing Lord of the Rings characters?

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's great to get some feedback from a fellow psychologist! :) I'd say it's the interplay between the characters and the plot that must work, as in the end it's thanks to the circumstances that the characters find themselves in that the character's individual traits are played out and shaped in return. The Hound is very interesting also because of him being so close to the actual non-fictional human being without any exaggerations or fantastical elements, but with all that's harsh and naturalistic combined with the noble that struggles to survive despite the tragedy. Great suggestion, I love Lord of the Rings! It's certainly a literary masterpiece with many characters worth analysing!

  • @dookieshoe2905
    @dookieshoe29052 жыл бұрын

    He is digging graves on the Quiet Isle and I can't wait to see what George does with this character. His story isn't over yet and I can't wait to see how he handles the violence and devastation that is inevitably coming to the Isle. Will he pick up the sword again? Will Elder Brother be his support in forging a more healthy path forward? I think he will use the sword again but will he still enjoy the act of killing or will he fight for something greater than just himself and become a warrior for the dawn at the Wall? I kinda want to see him meet back up with the Brotherhood and Thoros like in the show but he will see how far they've fallen since they last met in the books.

  • @vettathegreat5787
    @vettathegreat57873 жыл бұрын

    Favorite character alongside Tormund Giantsbane

  • @robbygood3458
    @robbygood34583 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing video you really dove deep

  • @BT37GU
    @BT37GU3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Some really interesting thoughts here on my fav GoT character :)

  • @MortredMaul
    @MortredMaul Жыл бұрын

    If only half of what a you are suggesting here is true then GRRM is even more genius than I thought. E.G. the Cerberus comparison. I am currently re-reading ASOIF and the sheer amount of characters, how they are intertwined and the build up for later events is so complex and thought out that I am in awe over and over again, how one person can come up with such dexterous and in depth world building. I really wish the series will be finished in his lifetime. May I ask, can someone recommend a similar work like ASOIF? Preferably in a medieval fantasy world with magic or a science fiction scenario. However, as long as it is comparable to GRRM work I dig everything :) Thank you for the effort with the video.

  • @taurvanath
    @taurvanath2 жыл бұрын

    My absolute favorite character

  • @kekero540
    @kekero5403 ай бұрын

    I love the show only text of “the world is built by killers” I think although it’s show only it shows his mindset and criticisms of knighthood. As an inherently violent institution.

  • @craykard8325
    @craykard8325 Жыл бұрын

    The Man was a true Knight. And perhaps one of the est developed characters. It will be interesting to see him and Arya meet again in the books

  • @Abraxas0365
    @Abraxas03652 ай бұрын

    Jung applied properly. This is amazing.

  • @rnova980
    @rnova9803 жыл бұрын

    great vid! love that u added pictures

  • @tammydreamwriter2877
    @tammydreamwriter28773 жыл бұрын

    Please keep making videos, they are absolutely fascinating and thought provoking

  • @balerionthecat5076
    @balerionthecat50763 жыл бұрын

    This was so interesting! I'm so glad I found your channel & can't wait to see more of your stuff!

  • @judigemini178
    @judigemini178 Жыл бұрын

    This is such an insightful well presented video, it has everything I was looking for, you should honestly be very proud. Just excellent.

  • @avrilynravenee5143
    @avrilynravenee51432 жыл бұрын

    holy crap, i thought the first line was a lineread from sophie turner. i didnt realize that was your actual voice!

  • @AMansWorldPodcast
    @AMansWorldPodcast2 жыл бұрын

    Great analysis 👌🏽💯

  • @Random6661
    @Random66613 жыл бұрын

    It is amazing, thank you :)

  • @michaeljones1521
    @michaeljones15212 жыл бұрын

    Spot on.

  • @jeffgrey3335
    @jeffgrey33353 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful.

  • @jaerodriguez7990
    @jaerodriguez79907 ай бұрын

    This is extremely brilliant and insightful! Can you do Theon Greyjoy and House of the Dragon (Fire and Blood) characters?

  • @jbtube73
    @jbtube733 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Such interesting insights.

  • @BarbarellaAlpha
    @BarbarellaAlpha2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying your videos. For a suggestion, have you seen the movie Ladyhawke ? from the 80s? I love a lot of the 80s fantasy movies, like Neverending Story and Labyrinth. I'd love to hear your analysis on the symbolism in those. You do a superb job in breaking down Game of Thrones.

  • @christopherjardine1506
    @christopherjardine15062 жыл бұрын

    I honestly thought the narrator was Sansa Stark.

  • @Cat-sv3yk
    @Cat-sv3yk3 жыл бұрын

    good channel! keep it up!

  • @HeathDiegert
    @HeathDiegert7 ай бұрын

    Great video I loved it!!!!!!!

  • @allysonprincess
    @allysonprincess2 жыл бұрын

    One doesn't need to believe in a God('s) to have morals.

  • @jasonwheeler1900
    @jasonwheeler1900 Жыл бұрын

    It's a show and a fictional character my opinion the actor who played him did a good job

  • @rajratnagawai8299
    @rajratnagawai82993 жыл бұрын

    Is Sansa's voice?

  • @aretnap3653
    @aretnap3653 Жыл бұрын

    "You've Changed LittleBird..."

  • @AdityaRaj_aadi
    @AdityaRaj_aadi3 жыл бұрын

    Is it sansa's voice...???

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah, busted! Indeed, it's me, Sophie Turner! ... Kidding! Do I sound like her? Because I don't think I do. :D

  • @sk8rmaster1669

    @sk8rmaster1669

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FictionPsychology I actually thought so.

  • @jeffgrey3335

    @jeffgrey3335

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FictionPsychology similar, voice, but different accent.

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! I never would've thought so myself. (:

  • @walangchahangyelingden8252

    @walangchahangyelingden8252

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FictionPsychology You do sound like her. But a bit different, very smooth.

  • @peepinscoobiesboop685
    @peepinscoobiesboop6853 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant analysis

  • @TXALTHAUS
    @TXALTHAUS3 жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on Tywin Lannister

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Certainly! Tywin Lannister is on the list. I've been working on videos on some socio-political issues recently, but I'm going back to fiction soon!

  • @FictionPsychology

    @FictionPsychology

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your wish has been granted. :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/nHimtbqpksieeaw.html

  • @TXALTHAUS

    @TXALTHAUS

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @beafraidofinsectattack
    @beafraidofinsectattack2 ай бұрын

    He got dat dawg in him

  • @ririrodz3458
    @ririrodz34583 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @Anglisc1682
    @Anglisc16823 жыл бұрын

    You sound like Sansa but with a different accent.. I wonder what accent :D

  • @jvharbin8337
    @jvharbin83373 ай бұрын

    U have a beautiful voice.

  • @user-ep3mx2wb1q
    @user-ep3mx2wb1q2 жыл бұрын

    Omg when u started to talk I thought it was Sansa talking😳 u sound a lot like her😳

  • @JayBlackthorne
    @JayBlackthorne11 ай бұрын

    12:28. You 'believe' he's still alive, while showing an image of him indeed still being alive, and posting this video *well* after the series had already ended? How does that work?

  • @McQueenFan100

    @McQueenFan100

    2 ай бұрын

    Hast du nicht gehört, dass sie gesagt hat, sie bezieht sich auf die Bücher?! In den Romanen ist unklar, ob er noch am Leben ist. Es gibt Andeutungen.

  • @mileslugo6430
    @mileslugo6430 Жыл бұрын

    I like him

  • @KhanSaab-pi6sw
    @KhanSaab-pi6sw7 ай бұрын

    For a moment, i thought Sansa Stark was narrating

  • @ronanwalsh7024
    @ronanwalsh7024 Жыл бұрын

    Too much emphasis on Sansa.... who in reality is just a fleeting desire to him, he learned far more about himself from Arya who he saw was quite like him ... this caused him to think long and hard about what his life had become.... he saw that Arya was vulnerable and didn't want to see her come to harm. The hound redeems himself through Arya and while she might not admit it she was the safest she ever was from the time she left kings landing while she was with him. He developed a sense of purpose with Arya, he became a teacher and protector and as time went on you could see developed an affection of sorts for her and even confided in her about what happened to him. She also softened towards him in spite of herself. She saw another side of him that she really didn't fully understand until he implored her to turn back from trying to kill Cersei. It was then that they found peace with each other.... had the hound not died I imagine both of them coming together as some kind of duo... not a romantic one but one of trust and partnership.

  • @charlesballiet7074
    @charlesballiet7074 Жыл бұрын

    trully a tragic hero who tried in the end to turn his own suffering into vaccine to prevent others from suffering.

  • @corey2justified1
    @corey2justified116 күн бұрын

    Interesting take on the hound. For some of your analyses, you have no basis for though, and it also seems like you're trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, it's not going to fit no matter how hard you try. For instance, you say that Arya and the Hound are basically the same person. How? 🤔 Because they both want revenge for something done to them. This seems like an obvious generalization to fit your own story and dialog. You could also say the same thing for Sansa.

  • @PenDragonsPig
    @PenDragonsPig3 жыл бұрын

    .......

  • @BobSmith-dk8nw
    @BobSmith-dk8nw Жыл бұрын

    Eh ... I liked the art work ... As to psychology ... I'm pretty much in agreement with Erica Wing's Father. .

  • @chuckiedoesyourmom
    @chuckiedoesyourmom11 ай бұрын

    You sound kinda like Sansa lol

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