Romanticism in Game of Thrones
What exactly is Romanticism? Romanticism was an artistic movement that began in the late 18th century where it emphasized intuition, appreciation of nature and self-expression. (“What is Romanticism?”). It began in Europe and spread to the United States where it was soon felt all over the world. (“Romanticism”). Romanticism played an important role in literature and the arts, but also affected religion, politics and philosophy. (Holman 24). The Romantic era, as it is sometimes called, ended in the early 20th century because of the modernizing world. (“Romanticism”). Despite the fact that the era ended, Romanticism can still be seen today in a variety of new modern forms like in television shows. Romanticism is still prevalent …show more content…
Firstly, The Nights Watch used to hold a sense of honor and duty, where people chose to go there because they wanted to help their people and bring their family pride. However, this is no longer the case. The people who serve the Nights Watch are people who commit crimes and would much rather live the rest of their lives on The Wall then die for their crimes. The people who still hold the sense of honor and duty wish The Nights Watch was like it was in the past. Next, Lord Eddard Stark, who, when he was still alive, talked about how he vaguely remembered his sister’s death. He is seen idolizing the past when he recounts the story of his sister’s death to his younger daughter Arya, often forgetting details and muttering things like “Beautiful, and willful, and dead before her time.” (“A Game of Thrones”). Finally, King Robert Baratheon is seen idolizing the past when he talks to his wife Cersei Lannister about how the Kingdom is no longer what it was, a shadow of its former self “What was I saying? Simpler time. It was! It was. You're too young to remember. Wasn't it simpler, Selmy?” (“Robert
What exactly is Romanticism? Romanticism was an artistic movement that began in the late 18th century where it emphasized intuition, appreciation of nature and self-expression. (“What is Romanticism?”). It began in Europe and spread to the United States where it was soon felt all over the world. (“Romanticism”). Romanticism played an important role in literature and the arts, but also affected religion, politics and philosophy. (Holman 24). The Romantic era, as it is sometimes called, ended in the early 20th century because of the modernizing world. (“Romanticism”). Despite the fact that the era ended, Romanticism can still be seen today in a variety of new modern forms like in television shows. Romanticism is still prevalent …show more content…
Firstly, The Nights Watch used to hold a sense of honor and duty, where people chose to go there because they wanted to help their people and bring their family pride. However, this is no longer the case. The people who serve the Nights Watch are people who commit crimes and would much rather live the rest of their lives on The Wall then die for their crimes. The people who still hold the sense of honor and duty wish The Nights Watch was like it was in the past. Next, Lord Eddard Stark, who, when he was still alive, talked about how he vaguely remembered his sister’s death. He is seen idolizing the past when he recounts the story of his sister’s death to his younger daughter Arya, often forgetting details and muttering things like “Beautiful, and willful, and dead before her time.” (“A Game of Thrones”). Finally, King Robert Baratheon is seen idolizing the past when he talks to his wife Cersei Lannister about how the Kingdom is no longer what it was, a shadow of its former self “What was I saying? Simpler time. It was! It was. You're too young to remember. Wasn't it simpler, Selmy?” (“Robert