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MagicHef · 11-29-2012, 02:26 PM

I'm starting to read through the series for the second time, and I've realized something:

I really do not like Robert.

He maintains that Rhaegar kidnapped and raped Lyanna and no one disagrees, which makes it easy to believe that he is right. However, who would disagree with the King on something like that? Barristan obviously has a different view of the events, and we slowly learn that most of the realm was eager for Rhaegar to take the throne.

We see that he didn't really know Lyanna at all, believing her personality to be much different than Ned knows it is. Even Cersei liked him when they were first married, but he couldn't be bothered to love her, and just lets her know that she will never be the "Lyanna" he's created in his head.

Most of the characters, even the antagonists, act out of duty or love for family or friends. Even Tywin and Cercei do much of their "evil" stuff to benefit their family. However, I'm struggling to find a single act of Robert's that is not 100% selfish.

11-29-2012, 02:26 PM	#599
MagicHef The Seated Villain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $2530247	I'm starting to read through the series for the second time, and I've realized something: I really do not like Robert. He maintains that Rhaegar kidnapped and raped Lyanna and no one disagrees, which makes it easy to believe that he is right. However, who would disagree with the King on something like that? Barristan obviously has a different view of the events, and we slowly learn that most of the realm was eager for Rhaegar to take the throne. We see that he didn't really know Lyanna at all, believing her personality to be much different than Ned knows it is. Even Cersei liked him when they were first married, but he couldn't be bothered to love her, and just lets her know that she will never be the "Lyanna" he's created in his head. Most of the characters, even the antagonists, act out of duty or love for family or friends. Even Tywin and Cercei do much of their "evil" stuff to benefit their family. However, I'm struggling to find a single act of Robert's that is not 100% selfish. __________________ With a sack in 61% of his games, SB MVP Von Miller is the most consistent pass rusher in NFL history.
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