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Furthermore, Rhaenyra’s instinct to fight emerges when she kills a boar in a violent, primal display. Her snapping into a killer instinct contrasts sharply with Damon’s reckless fury; it signals her strength, fury, and capacity for ruthless action when provoked.
Viserys’ Inner Turmoil and the Symbolism of the White Stag
King Viserys’ internal conflict extends beyond political pressures. His reflections on his dreams of Aegon’s kingship reveal deep-seated fears and regrets. As he contemplates the white stag—a sacred symbol of kingship—his reluctance to kill it reveals his indecisiveness. Despite muscling through with the spear, his hesitant and exhausted demeanor signals his weariness and uncertainty.