What is the moral compass of 'Game of Thrones

Note: this article contains plot details of the HBO show.THE obvious mystery at the heart of 'Game of Thrones' is which major characters will survive, take the Iron Throne, unite the seven kingdoms and vanquish the White Walkers. But the most intriguing question posed by the show is a secondary one: Why will the winners have won' What principles of politics and morality are the creators trying to demonstrate' What is the political philosophy and moral compass of 'Game of Thrones''George R.R. Martin first raised these questions brilliantly in the books, by killing off characters that readers had assumed would be the tale's heroes. Each death carried its lessons. Ned Stark lost his head for failing to use it; honour and dignity are meaningless without wisdom, common sense and any kind of strategic thinking whatsoever. His son Robb was stabbed in the heart that betrayed him; there is no place for romantic love in a war of fragile alliances. Jon Snow was killed once for failing to...Continue reading
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