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Game of Thrones Star Shares Spicy Opinion on LOTR Knighthood
One key distinction between The Lord of the Rings and GOT is highlighted by an often-cited remark from the GOT author. “What was Aragorn’s tax policy?” Indeed, the King of Gondor reigned for a century after the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, but the details of his governance remain unexplored. Such inquiry fuels Martin’s personal fantasy world, often plunging his characters into moral ambiguity in a way Aragorn avoided.
Delving into Knighthood in Two Fantasy Worlds
The upcoming GOT series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, aims to dive into these complexities through the beloved story of Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (the young star). They face a series of perilous adventures in an era when the Targaryen dynasty continues to occupy the throne but their fearsome dragons have gone extinct. At a recent panel, the actor reflected on one major contrast between GOT and LOTR: the core meaning of knighthood.
“The universe that Martin has built, it contains a lot more dark and adult themes that are presented. A lot of betrayal and deceit, and it’s challenging to find your way,” Claffey stated. “And for a lot of individuals in this world, it pays off; this was true for Petyr Baelish for a considerable period. For a person to have the actual knightly valor in that realm is a quality to genuinely admire, especially in the world of the Seven Kingdoms. I deeply appreciate Dunk’s need to uphold the ethics that knighthood has largely abandoned in Westeros through his journey in the tourney. In my view it takes a lot more to be a warrior than it does in Middle-earth.”
After the discussion, the actor attempted to walk back that comment, fearing it might ignite a war between the two fandoms and place him squarely in the middle. Naturally, it prompted a deeper interview to further explore his thoughts on how chivalry differs between the universes of GOT and LOTR.
Divergent Themes in Fantasy Worlds
According to the actor, a significant part of the distinction comes down to the contrasting styles between these two legendary fictional settings.
“There is so much more honor evident [in Middle-earth] due to the adult themes in Game of Thrones and Martin’s creation,” he explained. “Characters rise to power in roles and status by committing terrible acts and stabbing people in the back, literally and figuratively. With the glorious trilogy that is The Lord of the Rings, you see so much more nobility, and other than the dark Vala or the Dark Lord, those pure evils, [LOTR] is a lot more like storybook villainy.”
Instead of believing knighthood is harder, Claffey argues that in Westeros it’s tougher to maneuver while attempting to remain a honorable warrior.
The Weight of Knighthood in Westeros
“A warrior with a certain rank must have some head fog,” he remarked, referring to the morality-clouding anxiety that comes from attempting to survive the politics of Westeros from the vantage point of a low-born knight. Audiences have seen the stress of knighthood throughout the franchise, with figures like Criston Cole in House of the Dragon and Jamie Lannister in Game of Thrones exploring how individuals under oath are forced to betray their morals, and the impact to them internally.
That said, while being a knight in the Seven Kingdoms may be more difficult than in Tolkien’s realm, the actor is still willing to concede that his character in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms wouldn’t stand a chance against the greatest that LOTR has to present.
“The Ranger defeats Dunk every time of the week,” he said, “I believe George probably agrees.”
Margaret Houston
A dedicated writer and theologian passionate about sharing faith-based insights and fostering community connections.
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