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Jon Snow’s apparent sidelining, Arya Stark’s transformation into an unstoppable assassin, and others are critiqued as simplifications or betrayals of the characters’ potential. Many feel the series abandoned its core themes in favor of shock value, sacrificing satisfying narrative resolutions for quick, sensational moments.
The Philosophy Behind the Game of Thrones Narrative
A prominent theory discussed relates to Martin’s apparent desire to "undermine fantasy hero tropes," suggesting that he aimed to depict a gritty, morally ambiguous world where traditional heroes are scarce. The narrative suggests that true heroism, in Martin's universe, is complex and often tragic, as exemplified by the fates of main characters.