Game of Thrones and Symbolism


My blog will be focused on the imagery and effects that has captured the millions of viewers around the world that watch the famous Game of Thrones. I have been a fan of this series since the end of high school and have been addicted ever since.

The directors have put a lot of money and time into developing this series and have filmed all across the entire world. They have also done a great job of illustrating creative meanings and purpose of characters through symbolism.

From Season 1 to now the Final Season 8 there has been connections that are sometimes very tough to pick up on. Only re-watching it or hearing about it in a analysis will allow you to capture everything from one episode. 

I would say some of the main reoccurring symbols that have been repeatedly been brought up include: the season of winter and snow, the White Walker ring symbol, a three-eyed raven, and wolves. The season of winter including snow and ice represents a rigidness and death. This is seen as the "Wall" which is one of the furthest areas north in the show and is used as an exile camp. Winter is also the time where the kingdoms run out of food and disease strikes worse. The White Walker ring symbol is displayed multiple times throughout the seasons and generally symbolizes that the Walkers are near or foreshadows their appearance soon. The three-eyed raven is the symbol of the past and it's stories and memories. This symbol is vital to humanities existence. Finally, the wolves represent the Stark family's guardianship as well as cruelty.

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