The Brienne of Tarth character on Game of Thrones is not a main role, but she does play an important part throughout the series. This character although female, portrays masculine qualities. According to Devor “Body postures, speech patterns and styles of dress which demonstrate and support the assumption of dominance and authority convey an impression of masculinity”, and the first time we meet Brienne in the show she is wearing full armor and shield, beating one of the best knights. (35) After she bests Ser Loras, King Renly asks to see the warrior who fought so bravely, and is shocked to find out it was a woman. Brienne knows that Renly is impressed with her and asks him to be a member of her knights guard. Without hesitation Renly
