The theme of oaths, oathbreaking, and the traditional rules of Westeros is one of my favorite themes in the series. It is really interesting to see what the people of Westeros are okay with and what they are not. It is just so full of hypocracy, and it seems like only a few characters, such as Jaime, recognize that.
For instance the Red Wedding broke the guest right rule in a way as horrible as Jaime's kingslaying, it is interesting to see if that act is as universally scorned. Will the Frey's have an even worse reputation?
And the Kingsguard under Joff and Cersei is just awful really, it would be interesting to see what is thought of them outside the few perspectives we get. Are they still seen as this gold standard they used to? And were those previous generations of Kingsguards really that much better? Or is it just totally okay to be awful or compliant with awful actions if the King orders them/is okay with them? The way it appears the last is true, which is pretty sad tbh. I always feel like Jaime, even before killing Aerys, had every right to be disillusioned by the Kingsguard. The oaths are almost a shield they use so they don't have to question the morality of what they or the King is doing.
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Date: 2011-07-05 03:54 pm (UTC)For instance the Red Wedding broke the guest right rule in a way as horrible as Jaime's kingslaying, it is interesting to see if that act is as universally scorned. Will the Frey's have an even worse reputation?
And the Kingsguard under Joff and Cersei is just awful really, it would be interesting to see what is thought of them outside the few perspectives we get. Are they still seen as this gold standard they used to? And were those previous generations of Kingsguards really that much better? Or is it just totally okay to be awful or compliant with awful actions if the King orders them/is okay with them? The way it appears the last is true, which is pretty sad tbh. I always feel like Jaime, even before killing Aerys, had every right to be disillusioned by the Kingsguard. The oaths are almost a shield they use so they don't have to question the morality of what they or the King is doing.