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on Episode 6.1 (for 4/26/16)
Answers
and Questions
In
the first episode of the sixth season of Game
of Thrones, a few questions that season five left unanswered were solved. However, episode 6.1 also raised many new
questions that may not be answered for some time.
Answers
One major mystery
that was solved in episode 6.1 was the death of Jon Snow. Yes, the opening shot of Jon Snow’s dead body
and the coverage of the meetings in the first episode of the sixth season
definitely confirmed that Jon Snow is dead and that this was not a dream (as
some of the fan theorists have insisted).
However, one of my
classmates (House Seisser) introduced the possibility that the final episode of
the series Game of Thrones may reveal
that every episode of the series was a dream. House Seisser held that this may
be Eddard Stark’s dream (or perhaps even a new character’s dream).
This is worthy of
consideration. Even though connections
between real world history and Game of
Thrones can be made, it is impossible for me to deny that the entire Game of Thrones universe (and viewing
experience) is quite dream-like.
Another mystery that was
solved in episode 6.1 was the survival of Sansa and Theon. At the end of the tenth episode of the fifth
season, Sansa and Theon jumped from the top of the castle, in order to escape
Ramsay and the Reek lifestyle. Though this was not discussed in my previous
blogs, I thought that it was possible that these two characters died or became
seriously injured (and would eventually die) from the jump.
I was happy to see the
sibling duo alive and kicking. Perhaps
the best scene of episode 6.1 was when Sansa and Theon meet Brienne and
Podrick.
Questions
Even though this
episode answered many questions that season five left unanswered, many new
questions were raised in this episode. Even
though we saw Sansa and Theon escape, episode 6.1 left us with a new mystery
about these characters: what will become
of this new connection between Brienne, Podrick, Sansa, and Theon?
I look forward to seeing
more coverage of this new group and their great escape. Hopefully, this question will be answered in
episodes of the near future.
Even
though episode 6.1 provided insight into the nature of Daenerys’s new situation
that was introduced at the end of episode 5.10 (with the circle pit of
horseback riding people), we are still not sure what will become of this
situation. We did learn that Daenerys’s
status as the widow of Kal Drogo prevented her from having
harsh treatment. However, Daenerys’s
other titles did not seem to have much significance here.
There did not seem to be
enough coverage of Daenerys in this episode to show the true nature of this new
relationship between Daenerys and this new group. I hope that there will be more coverage of
Daenerys in episodes of the near future.
After discussing and
reflecting on a few of these solved mysteries and new questions, I came up with
a possible reason why this episode left me with such a sense of want for more
information. This is the first Game of Thrones blog that I wrote where
the focus is on only one episode.
All of my previous blogs
and viewing sessions of Game of Thrones revolved
around three or four episodes. This fact
is worthy of mention because in only viewing one episode, you are left with
less information than if you watched three or four episodes. Obviously, this can provide one with a desire
for more information. It will be
difficult to wait for one episode a week, but I am sure that all of these questions
will be answered in time.
It is interesting to consider that the finale of this series might reveal that it was a dream or imagined in some way, but I find that unlikely. Shows that have ended in such a way in the past, most notably St. Elsewhere, are known for having memorable finales, but many critics argue they are memorable in a bad way.
ReplyDeleteI'd also argue that since they're writing it as they go (clearly) it would be unlikely they could guarantee the return of someone like Sean Bean to play an actor from Season 1 to prove it was all a dream. Not to mention: how do you deal with 7 years of aging?? Some can be done with makeup, but it'd be impossible to show any children.
ReplyDeleteAnyway...that's not to assume you hold to this theory and I'm attacking it. It just seems implausible to me. Although, I agree there are aspects of this show that do seem dreamlike. Especially some plot lines (Bran the warg...who, by the way, I'm curious about since we STILL haven't seen him since he arrived at his destination...)
If this entire thing is a dream I will be sorta pissed, but it wouldn't surprise me given the nature of the show.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to waiting weekly to get the answers you seek. It gets a bit rough, but the payoff is usually awesome.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one worried about Dany's place with the other widows? I kinda thought it would be death, like they'd show up and it was a huge gravesite or Egyptian temple like place. Brienne and Pod are awesome, and I'm definitely Team Sansa, so I am excited to see what they do together.
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