re: GoT S3: Episode 6 "The Climb" <<<Book Readers Thread>>> SPOILERS

That is an interesting take on Theon’s screen time. The first thing that occurs to me is that these scenes were dedicated just as much to establishing Ramsey as to building Theon’s storyline.

Because, as far as Theon’s story goes I think it’s a fascinating psychological profile of a man under that kind of inhumane treatment in the book. (You have to remember your name). But, as good as the writing and acting on this show are, I don’t really see them trying to explore those depths in significant detail.

I also don’t see Theon’s storyline as one of great redemption or progress. I think too much water has passed under the bridge. I mean he sacked Winterfell. I’m pretty sure he did at least some raiding and reaving on the coast. Even though the kids he killed were not Bran and Rickon, I don’t think anyone in the North will be likely to forgive him for that stuff. So, to that extent, the writer has a point.

But I think that Ramsey still needs to be established in all his depravity and “low cunning”. The things that will allow him to have some successes and the things that MAY come back to bite him (and through him Roose) all need to be established. Because I’m pretty sure the Bolton’s are to play a significant part in the upcoming seasons.

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really like the bastard. I lol'd when he blew the horn to wake Theon up and kept a smile on my face the whole scene (except for the close up flaying... ).

I'm also beginning to think I have some psychological problems w/ how much I like the bastard on the show

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Every person on the crackpot thread assured me I'd hate the Bastard more than Joffrey, but I don't at all. Joffrey is just a little punk-arse pussy who in no way earned his position and has really no means of defending it outside of his prestigious grandfather and imp uncle.

The Bastard though, as despicable as he is, completely earned his position. He has proven he is a great threat by himself and is a guy who just doesn't give a frick.

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Hugo Stiglitz

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sonovabitch

it's a gif

I still have a very hard time imagining that voice when I read this letter:

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Your false king is dead bastard. He and all his host were smashed in seven days of battle. I have his magic sword. Tell his red whore.

Your false king's friends are dead. Their heads upon the walls of Winterfell. Come see them, bastard. Your false king lied, and so did you. You told the world you burned the King-Beyond-the-Wall. Instead you sent him to Winterfell to steal my bride from me.

I will have my bride back. If you want Mance Rayder back, come and get him. I have him in a cage for all the north to see, proof of your lies. The cage is cold, but I have made him a warm cloak from the skins of the six whores who came with him to Winterfell.

I want my bride back. I want the false king's queen. I want his daughter and his red witch. I want this wildling princess. I want his little prince, the wildling babe. And I want my Reek. Send them to me, bastard, and I will not trouble you or your black crows. Keep them from me, and I will cut out your bastard's heart and eat it.

Ramsay Bolton, Trueborn Lord of Winterfell.

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Well he does still have a lot of "development" in the show. By the time we get to that, I bet we'll be able to believe it.

Right now, he's just having fun...playing a game. I think he'll be different once he becomes more of a leader and legitimized.

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sounds a bit like this guy

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Even if he wrote it, its irrelevant. Its clear whose voice we should be hearing in our heads.

The show is kind of making it obvious that Robb's story won't have a happy ending.

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That's true...but he keeps on saying how he is winning battles but losing the war yaddayaddayadda.

Robb should've married the Frey hoochie, or Catelyn should've picked a better looking family, and all of this could've been avoided.