A Game of Thrones is the first book in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published on 6 August 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award,[1] and was nominated for both the 1998 Nebula Award[2] and the 1997[1] World Fantasy Award. The novella Blood of the Dragon, comprising the Daenerys Targaryen chapters from the novel, won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Novella. (Wikipedia)
SPOILER!
A scene in the first episode includes the discovery of "direwolf" cubs by Lord Eddard Stark, leader of the House Stark. The mother dire wolf had been killed by a stag and the pups are about to be killed as well by the humans who find them. At the last minute, the cubs are saved, adopted by the would be killers, for, as one of the characters says, (paraphrasing) "The wolves were meant for us to find," since the dire wolf is the House Stark's totem.image source here |
I suspect that the fact the bastard of the group found the runt of the litter -- and a white animal -- will reveal something along the lines of this character's heritage. A surprise, a link to royalty (magickal or otherwise), power. The white animal will also become something quite powerful; a protector, a fierce and wise guardian... both outsiders, both carrying power, magick, keepers of a legacy, or secret, a lonely quest, the hero's journey.
For those who know all about Game of Thrones, this might seem obvious, silly, or exasperating ("boy, will she be surprised when it turns out that... ha ha") but for me, it's all new, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, including the fate of the direwolves.
Direwolf - Game of Thrones Wiki
I've not read the book but am hooked on the series. I was very upset when Ned had to kill his daughters pet. From reading your overview above, perhaps there's something else in the wings and the end will justify the means and that horrible family gets its comeuppance!
ReplyDeleteMAG, that scene upset me so much! That was awful. But I agree with you, maybe something good will come of that, and justice/revenge will be served.
ReplyDeleteas somene who read the books and is watching the series, you are really on to something with your hypothesis I believe!!! But, still no ones knows for sure to this day even with the books, because the series is still not yet done.
ReplyDeleteThe wolves are actually really downplayed in the tv series. In the books, their undying loyalty to their masters is powerful and beautiful (and in Sansa's case, sad).