The always creative blogger Sidie from Viewfromtheside’s Blog came up with an interesting challenge once again … do SOMETHING with the character sketches in the illustration above.
Right away I noticed some familiar “faces”. I could do a pretty good Hamlet / Game of Thrones mash-up if you weren’t afraid that George R.R. Martin would send the Red Woman after me.
In leu of that I’ll just identify the major players in G.O.T. so far. WARNING… SPOILER ALERTS!!!!
The Kings Landing Crew:
As you’ll remember from my June 12th Thought of the Day, I think Peter Dinklage’s Tyrion is the cat’s pajamas. There is a reason he won an Emmy for the role… he’s fantastic.
![Here's a great promo shot of Tyrion from Season Three. [Image courtesy HBO]](https://ritalovestowrite.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/tyrion-2.jpg)
Here’s a great promo shot of Tyrion from Season Three. [Image courtesy HBO]
Tyrion and his big brother and sister are in Kings Landing because Cersei is Queen to King Robert. But this is a whole GAME of thrones, Robert isn’t the only king in Westeros. And when a ‘hunting accident’ does him in there are several contenders for the iron throne.
Kings in the Corner:
The worst of the bunch — the one everyone loves to hate — is Joffrey. He is a wicked, wicked lad. I don’t think I’ve hated a character this much since… Caligula in I, Claudius.
![[Image courtesy: HBO]](https://ritalovestowrite.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/joffery.jpg)
[Image courtesy: HBO]
Winterfellians of note:
Sorry Robb, I guess that should be a wolf-a-taur. Too much? I still have Post Red Wedding Stress Syndrome. My humor is my way of dealing with the loss of so many beloved characters at one time.
And there is no Damsel or Lady icon on the original list, so not much I could do for Sansa or Catelyn.
I’m holding out for Arya and Jon. Maybe they’ll make it. But will they make it with their humanity in tack?
![Jon Snow before he joins the Night's Watch. [Image courtesy: HBO]](https://ritalovestowrite.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/jon-snow-game-of-thrones-19933940-1280-720.jpg)
Hang in there Jon. We need a hero at the end of the night, and he’s gotta be strong and he’s gotta be fast, and he’s gotta be larger than life. [Image courtesy: HBO]
ritaLOVEStoWRITE 
July 14th, 2013 at 5:51 am
I watched a few episodes and realised i need an interpreter come guide throught the convoluted plots
July 14th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Here’s a character map that MIGHT help, but I agree it can be quite confusing. http://pandawhale.com/post/19548/94-characters-have-appeared-in-the-first-24-episodes-of-game-of-thrones
July 14th, 2013 at 11:16 am
A very different take, just showing us how Sidey’s challenge can be interpreted…. 🙂 Thanks I haven’t got into Game of Thrones. Perhaps this summer I may get the time…. 🙂
July 14th, 2013 at 1:58 pm
I love Sidey’s weekly prompts! both for the creative push it gives me and because I get to see where it takes so many other creative minds.
Game of Thrones and I have a love hate relationship. It is engaging, but can be troubling too (I don’t like how explotative it is.) So be warned, and don’t watch it with little kids around. It is, however, fabulously acted and engaging.
July 14th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
in that case, I shall ban OH from watching! He is a big kid at heart! 🙂
July 14th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Maybe give it a preview. Same goes for watching it with your parents. There ae a few scenes that would make me squirm if my mom were next to me on the couch. Just sayin.
🙂
July 19th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
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