Game of Thrones 4x2 The Lion and the Rose Early Reaction!
Added 2019-01-12 13:00:01 +0000 UTCHE'S CHOKING!
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^^that said, I hear you. We may have differing views, but I appreciate you & your willingness to call me out if you think I’m off. I’ve reflected on this one quite a lot as it’s one of the most controversial opinions I have in the series that I get the most pushback on. I don’t mean to seem inflexible!
Jessica (petaljammies)
2019-01-13 04:07:13 +0000 UTCIt actually has less to do with feminism to me than imbalance of power based on wealth and life station. I’m sorry you don’t see it that way, but one of the primary themes GRRM examines is about exactly that - the few go to war with each other, and the lowborn starve, die, or are tortured. Here, we see something similar played out. I do understand Tyrion’s motivation, but I analyze it by stepping into what I imagine to be Shae’s experience. but I strongly disagree that dissecting this critically in a way that centers Shae rather than Tyrion does anything to weaken the cause.
Jessica (petaljammies)
2019-01-12 23:40:52 +0000 UTCEhh, he tried to reason with her multiple times and she refused to listen. He's trying to save her life and she has just been so flippant about it, it's infuriating. It's not about some feminist ideology (I'm a feminist btw), it was about Tyrion literally saving the life of a loved one who was actively putting themselves in mortal danger. I think you're really reaching in order to fit a feminist narrative, which ultimately weakens the cause in the long run.
theshadowfax
2019-01-12 22:47:32 +0000 UTCIt really does suck! :(
Eric Reacts
2019-01-12 22:11:29 +0000 UTCYou have no idea how refreshing it is that you empathize first with Shae in that scene. I think we’re so conditioned to prioritize the goals of men, in entertainment and life, that reactors who feel for - and aren’t simply frustrated with - her are rare. Personally, I understand Tyrion’s concern, but his high-handedness in trying to force her to do what he wants bothers me. It’s so privileged! She already has little agency as a result of her occupation, and he’s using his privilege to take away what power she has over her own life. That sucks so hard.
Jessica (petaljammies)
2019-01-12 21:24:32 +0000 UTCThey did such a great job of creating in viewers increasing amounts of hatred for Joffrey during the episode that the climax was *Italian chef kiss*. Also, the godswood is the wooded area in the castle grounds used for worship that is centered around a weirwood tree, which is the tree with the carved face. Weirwood trees have mostly been cut down or burned down outside of the North.
PaulaC
2019-01-12 16:13:30 +0000 UTCBabe it's super fitting that on YouTube you posted the Red Wedding, and on here you posted the Purple Wedding! A much better affair in my opinion! <3
Kelsey Roberts
2019-01-12 14:31:49 +0000 UTC6:55 "Cause you'll never marry her" - Jaime. "Neither will you" - Loras.
Andrew Weimholt
2019-01-12 13:35:41 +0000 UTC
