tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post8724641932617579659..comments2023-09-13T06:52:12.060-07:00Comments on TV Criticism 2014: Mishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778861458627181101noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post-25164194015534973932014-05-13T14:00:09.203-07:002014-05-13T14:00:09.203-07:00Colby, I just started watching Game of Thrones and...Colby, I just started watching Game of Thrones and i'm OBSESSED!! I really enjoyed reading about the connections you drew between the characters on the show fighting for power and marxist theory. I would have never made that connection watching the show but it really makes sense after reading your blog. What about the Lannisters and the Starks? Do they exhibit any qualities or characteristics of the ruling body of marxist theory? Maybe thats something to explore as well! Im only in the middle of the first season but I will keep in mind the idea of marxism as I continue watching the series!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757692469745556183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post-9385675962331040782014-05-12T19:37:33.744-07:002014-05-12T19:37:33.744-07:00Very interesting piece, as a Game of Thrones fan t...Very interesting piece, as a Game of Thrones fan this really makes me look at the characters you mentioned a bit differently. Though I feel your argument about Daenerys is a bit undercut by the fact that she has royal blood. She is a Targaryen, one of the original ruling families of Westoros, and this is commonly cited by her advisers as being the reason she can be such a competent leader (and why she can't be burnt). And while the Free Folk do seem to have an equal society, it is undercut somewhat by the fact that some of them are cannibals. Their unlimited freedom and anarchism, while it does allow them to be relatively equal, comes at a high price. All in all it was an interesting piece, and I'll have to keep it in mind next time it watch Game of Thrones. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317778009879137246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post-31816481744194453572014-05-03T01:50:39.061-07:002014-05-03T01:50:39.061-07:00Colby, I really enjoyed reading your blog as I am ...Colby, I really enjoyed reading your blog as I am a huge fane of Game of Thrones. I agree with your analysis that Khaleesi represents the rise of the lower class and the potential of a revolution. It is interesting how she was brought back from almost the brink of starvation and has risen to the position that she is in currently. I also think there is one class you that could also support the argument, Jon Snow and the Knightwatch to me represent the working class and could be the backbone of what prevents the overtake of the wildlings. Although he is not making a run at the throne he does position himself in a positive manner for the future. AnthonyDuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712219138303480730noreply@blogger.com