Theon’s existential crisis stems in large part from trying to serve two fathers: bio-dad (Balon Greyjoy) and the man who raised him (Ned Stark). Because one of them is dead, Theon is trying to live up to the expectations of the one who is living — even if that means betraying the Starks. Jaime Lannister understands the futility and singular misery of trying to please opposing sides, as he tells Catelyn: “Defend the king, obey the king, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. Tyrion’s TalentsTyrion proves he is particularly well-suited to court intrigue and deception when he serves as acting Hand of the King. He realizes that the Martells could be useful allies and so secures their cooperation with a marriage arrangement.

Source: New York Times March 04, 2019 18:22 UTC