A Game of Thrones, Chapter 2, Catelyn
Summary
Catelyn finds her husband Ned in the godswood, cleaning the sword Ice like he always does after taking mans life. They discuss the situation beyond the Wall and the finding of direwolves. Catelyn also tells Ned about Jon Arryn’s death and King Roberts journey to Winterfell.
Quotes
The Stark words. Every noble house had its words. Family mottoes, touchstones, prayers of sorts, they boasted of honor and glory, promised loyalty and truth, swore faith and courage. All but Starks. Winter is coming, said the Stark words.
Commentary
After the excitement of the first chapter this one brings the reader into another world of SoIaF, the world of great Houses and politics. Jon Arryn’s death and King Roberts coming bring a train of thoughts to Catelyn’s head. The reader starts to get a big picture, a glimpse of what is happening outside the Winterfell keep.
The second significant beat in this chapter are the Stark words put in the context of awakening of the Others. The words no longer are just “Stark words”. They become a prophecy unravelled for the reader even if not for the characters in the story.
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