A theme that first builds in A Storm of Swords with Daenerys's conquest of Slaver's Bay. A sub-theme of Worse Man and Lord's Take 13...

Originating mid-way through A Game of Thrones , Worse Man carries the idea that the problem with a might makes right philosophy is not rule by brutes but rule by treachery. A sub-theme of Lord's Take 7 AGOT Catelyn II: Catelyn is so sure she's right about what Ned should do she abuses reason, undermining Ned's confidence and gangs up on him with Luwin. But she hadn't considered the consequences and feels punished when she realizes she'll be separated from him when he goes s

Opening in A Feast for Crows around the Kingsmoot and the Night's Watch election of Jon as Lord Commander, focus on elections continues...