Game of Thrones takes place in a fantasy realm replete with kingdoms, castles, dragons and other fantastical creatures, featuring various characters vying for control…
Game of Thrones takes place in a fantasy realm replete with kingdoms, castles, dragons and other fantastical creatures, featuring various characters vying for control of the Iron Throne as the seat of ultimate power in their realm. Over its run, Game of Thrones has depicted numerous killings and other horrors as well as explored various ways in which people become cruel, ruthless or even monstrous; at times creating the impression that there’s an eternal struggle between good and evil forces.
Game of Thrones shows us that this battle between good and evil can be far more nuanced, with most central players not falling neatly into either camp; their behavior often being determined by internal stories, motivations, and external pressures that shape them as individuals rather than one versus the other. Such complex depictions create richer narratives than simple tales of morality alone.
Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) was driven into her current tyrannical role by a series of tragic personal tragedies. For example, she once visited a fortune teller who foretold that all of her children would die before her. Since then she has killed numerous individuals while treating others poorly, yet still maintains that she is good person.
She is helped on her journey towards madness by her two brothers Jaime and Tyrion, both of whom are well-meaning yet ruthless in their own ways. Jaime, an expert swordsman, wishes to help the Starks retake their homeland; but is willing to kill those in his way if he feels they deserve it; in contrast, Tyrion is more moral but equally aggressive when seeking power.
Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) demonstrates an intricate grasp of her morally dubious actions. Forced into marriage against her will, Arya endures unimaginable torture at Tyrion’s hand while showing genuine care and concern for Sansa; unlike other Night’s Watch members she understands his inherent goodness isn’t enough to prevent him from turning into a violent murderer.
White Walkers, supernatural beings who live beyond the Wall and threaten Westeros from behind it, are an otherworldly threat poised to strike at Westeros from beyond it. Not fully human but composed of ice and flesh combined into something indestructible by human weapons like fire and light weapons, the White Walkers can also reanimate corpses posing grave danger to humans; although fire and light magic can defeat them temporarily – with whispers of more powerful magic possibly being able to do this permanently if that occurs – making Game of Thrones interesting and compelling through all eight seasons while keeping audiences tuned in for season nine!