6 AGOT Jon I: Never a Father

Upset about his exclusion for being a bastard, Jon asks to join the Night's Watch. Benjen says Jon should father a bastard before giving his life in service, but Jon loses his temper and swears he'll never father a bastard.

Jon felt anger rise inside him."I'm not your son!"

Benjen Stark stood up. "More's the pity." He put a hand on Jon's shoulder. "Come back to me after you've fathered a few bastards of your own and we'll see how you feel."

Apparently regretting he has no children, Benjen discourages Jon from joining the Night's Watch until he knows what better lives are available to him. But Jon swears he will never father a bastard because of how he's been shamed. From his response to Robb & Mrycella smiling at each other, Jon has never liked a girl. He really does not know what he'd be giving up.

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Going It Alone

49 Jon gets drunk alone outside the Great Hall

50 He recalls the procession with early descriptions of Cersei, Robert and children paired in procession.

51 Jon's description of Robb and Myrcella smiling at each other shows he's never liked a girl.

52 Gives Ghost a whole chicken and Ghost fends off a larger dog.

Take Me With You

53 Description of Benjen. Jon is observant. Jon notices Ned is distant after his talk with King Robert. Jon asks Benjen to take him to the Wall when he returns.

54 Benjen refuses, saying Jon is too young and doesn't know what he'd be giving up.

55 Jon is so drunk he falls, cries and leaves with Ghost.

Own Thyself

56 Tyrion asks if Ghost is a direwolf

57 Tyrion councils Jon to "Never forget what you are."