11 examples of George R.R. Martin’s subtle foreshadowing in A Song of Ice and Fire
By John Fallon
8. Grey Wind and Ghost know what’s up
Before the Red Wedding, Grey Wind senses the impending betrayal from the Freys. He growls at Lothar Frey and Walder Rivers upon Robb’s arrival at the Twins. Later, Catelyn urges Robb to trust Grey Wind’s instincts, but Robb has him tethered in the stables during the wedding. While the butchery of the Stark forces takes place, Frey soldiers kill Grey Wind.
A sad parallel to Grey Wind, Ghost has a similar reaction before Jon Snow’s “death” at the end of A Dance with Dragons. Ghost senses the impending treachery of the Night’s Watch men, and lashes out. However, Jon believes his behavior is due to a giant boar that a wildling skinchanger brought to Castle Black, and keeps Ghost locked up in his quarters. As Jon is betrayed and stabbed by Bowen Marsh and his followers, Ghost is unable to help. Jon’s last word is “Ghost.”
The lesson here is: Stark children, for the love of gods listen to your direwolves.
