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Winter Is Coming: An LGBT Analysis Game Of Thrones
Austin Brown
Despite existence a very gritty, medieval fantasy demonstrate that focuses on politics and the specifics of warfare, Game Of Thrones has managed to encapsulate much more than swords and spears. Part of why George R.R Martin has seen such wide accomplishment in his books and subsequent television adaptations are through his realistic depictions of character relations. Persons, places, things, all of it is perfectly articulated to readers and viewers so that they can vicariously live through the books and adaptations; a king perhaps, a knight, a peasant, slave, and all their interactions woven together in ways that produce the world touch alive and get something that could very much be real (Rees, 2013, p. 57)
Realism is not simply achieved through pure detail in the artwork. There is much more to a drawing then what is shown on a canvas. An designer has brushes, paints, oils, primers, diverse painting surfaces that alter the way the paint and brush interact with the material. Consequently here the landscape is much more than a representative medieval fantasy setting, a
Game of Thrones is back. The most-watched show from HBO in nearly half a century is in its home straight after seven years – and the last six episodes will be among the most expensive television ever made. Given the way the world of television is rapidly splintering into audiences self-scheduling their viewing across different platforms, the show’s final episode could be the last global TV mega-event. Watch it or not, you will have heard of it. And it matters.
It matters in terms of representation. This show will be screened in countries where homosexuality is illegal, where women’s sexual choices are controlled and where trans identities are violently subjugated. How GoT reflects sexuality and what lessons are implied is culturally essential . As the show moves towards its conclusion, it’s time to ask whether, given that cultural importance, the show has missed an opportunity with its homosexual storylines.
The story’s creator, George R.R. Martin, acknowledges his general debt to European history for inspiring plots and characters. At a recent fan convention, Martin identified some specific queer icons of the past, citing Alexander the Great, Richard the Lionheart, and Edward II an
Game of Thrones: Leading LGBTQ+ Characters in the Series, Ranked
Game of Thronesis a fantasy TV exhibit based on the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. This HBO authentic revolves around the noble houses of Westeros and their struggle for authority and the grip of the ever-coveted Iron Throne. The series brought register viewership to HBO and was subject to a superb deal of critical praise for the overall quality of the series. Between the acting, the complex story, and the production value, the series earned a total of 59 Primetime Emmy Awards (per Harper's Bazaar). What's more, Game of Throneshas been named one of the top television series of all time by a number of critics and publications (via Screen Rant).
In addition to its world-building, intricate ethics arcs, and riveting narratives, one smaller, but no less significant, achievement by Game of Thrones is its Queer representation, and how varied it was. Of course, one thing to maintain in mind is that our new lexicon of sexuality wouldn't have been translated into the world of Game of Thrones, so identification via labels like "gay" and "lesbian" wasn't avail
Carl Eden
An English Lit graduate with a love of movies and words, currently living and working in Manchester. I'm an aspiring 20-something film journalist far too involved in pop culture. Big on TV, books, coffee-abuse, The Smiths, Buffy, David Lynch and I consume a lot of Haribo. Follow @cedenuk or check out my blog http://somefilmsandstuff.com/
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HBO’s Game of Thrones has become something of a forerunner in the current television renaissance. Up there with Breaking Bad and Mad Men, it’s an intelligent, well-plotted and gripping show, with an remarkable following beyond cult status; critics and audiences cherish the show and it’s easy to see why.
The series, based on George R. R. Martin’s sprawling seven-story epic, is cinematic in scope, political and complex, but what’s perhaps most striking about Game of Thrones is how progressive it is. For what could have easily been a male-dominated genre show, Game of Thrones has a fair limited surprises. The show has received a considerable amount of praise for its portrayal of women, but also shines in its treatment of homosexuality. A recent season thr