10 AGOT Tyrion I: The Good Lannister
- Jan 15, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 10
Having stayed up all night reading, Tyrion stops on his way to breakfast to remind his nephew, the crowned prince, to visit the Starks and comfort them, as they're worried about their son who fell and hasn't woken up yet. At breakfast, Tyrion tells Jaime Bran is going to live and that he will stop by Winterfell on his way back from the Wall to hear what the boy says.
From their looks and whispers, both twins were involved. Tyrion tells Joffrey and Cersei to spend more time consolling the Starks. He tells Jaime he hopes the boy wakes and is "interested in what he may have to say." 91 While it's clear Tyrion is confirming suspicions about Jaime's involvement and warning his brother about how conspicuous his lack of concern is, there seems to be more going on.
Meet Tyrion Lannister
Scholoar, explorer, diplomat, diletantte, uncle and brother. In a world/family of brutes and murderers, Tyrion walks a man of peace and culture. The chapter introduces Tyrion as both very much on team Lannister and behaving much better than his siblings by recoginzing the basic need to shows respect to their hosts, the Starks. Tyrion may just be the good Lannister
The Howling Wolf
Tyrion seems to be under Bran's unconscious influence through Summer's howl. He closes his book at a howl, starts down the stairs and arrives just in time to prevent Joffrey's accepting the Hound's offer to kill Summer. Everyone was kept up all night. But perhaps those less well disposed towards the Starks were irritated while those more sympathetic, like Tyrion, are more influenced. Or, maybe it's those who tried to sleep who are irritated, while those who stayed up are more influenced. While Bran's body's hunger may explain Tyrion's ravenous appetite that morning, Tyrion is always into food.
Ironies
The "Baratheon" Family Breakfast is comprised of absent Robert, Cersei and her brothers, their three children.
Mnemonic Titles
2023: Self Education: After reading all night in the library tower, Tyrion goes to find Jaime to see just how culpable he is in Bran's injury. He'll go to the Wall, then back to hear what Bran says, should he wake up. Tyrion is a scholar interested in self education.
2025: One of the Pack: Tyrion seems influenced by Summer's howl and tells his brother he's scheming on his behalf, as a capable diplomat. Though Tyrion's allegiances include humanity as well as the Starks and Baratheons, his motives are good regardless of who he aids.
2026: The Good Lannister: Tyrion has the ability to serve his House and family while also being a good guiest and serving humanity.