The Real Events That Inspired the Greatest Show on Earth
I just stumbled across a meme tonight that summed up exactly what I was trying to say about Cersei and Ned Stark in this post. Cersei derides Ned for one of his strongest suits – his loyalty and ability to follow orders. Cersei’s words embody Ned’s character – he was the loyal soldier metaphorically and literally.
Each of the major players at the Purple Wedding has a different reaction to Joffrey’s death, and everyone finds themselves in a different situation or predicament. Do their reactions hold any clue to who killed Joffrey? Maybe. Meanwhile storm clouds are mounting for the Lannisters: not only across the Narrow Sea but also in Dragonstone. King’s Landing The episode picks up from where it left off with Cersei at the Purple Wedding beside Joffrey’s dead body. After ordering Tyrion’s arrest, Cersei screams…
Anonymous
but what part does it play with real events? :p
Jamie Adair
The article actually refers to another article I write first. It is linked in the article. (Sorry I don’t have it handy. 🙂 )