It’s time for another episode of A Song of Dan and Josh, the show where myself — a guy who’s read the Song of Ice and Fire books multiple times — and FanSided’s own Josh Hill — a guy who’s only ever seen HBO’s adaptation — talk through each and every chapter of George R.R. Martin fantasy epic, breaking apart each to find out what makes them so special.
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Today, we’re discussing the first Sansa chapter from A Clash of Kings. Ned is dead, and Sansa is a prisoner of the Lannisters in all but name. How does she handle her horrible new normal? Let’s find out:
Some of the topics we hit include:
- Joffrey pulls a lot of focus in this chapter. In many ways, this is where he really emerges as the brat king we all know and loathe.
- “What was it that Septa Mordane used to tell to tell her? A lady’s armor is courtesy, that was it. She donned her armor.” Sansa wears a lot of battle gear in this chapter. It’s fascinating to see her get used to her weapons, where she uses them well, and where she still has a ways to go.
- Sansa is mistrustful of Tyrion in this chapter. Given what his family has done to hers, that’s understandable, but does the book do a good job of selling their difference in perspective? Does the show?
- As one of the few people able to tell off Joffrey and not die for it, the Hound is a highlight. Why does Joffrey let him get away with this stuff?
Next week, it’s Tyrion’s turn at bat! Join us on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. CST on our Facebook page to watch us live!
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