Match The Game Of Thrones Character To The Quote!
- by Dylan Brown
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The world of Westeros is full of complex characters, a giant ice wall, direwolves, and of course, dragons! All those things together turn this fantasy series into something much more than the simple struggle of good vs. evil. Instead, it is a complex look in multiple characters' point of view and their struggles with family, leadership, religion, and loyalty. At the end of the day, it is the characters that create the story and get the audience to care about what is happening on screen. Everyone has a part to play in the Game of Thrones. However, one must be weary because, "When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
Arguably, you could make the case that Game of Thrones is one of the most quotable dramatic shows that has ever been. From different noble houses' family words, witty dialogue, and well-known Westeros sayings, the world is full of great quotes. Demonstrate your knowledge of all these iconic and humorous quotes by matching them to the correct character who used it. These quotes will all be from the hit television show spanning from season 1 all the way to season 6. Good luck, I wish you good fortune.
"The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword."
Game of Thrones does not shy away from the violence that George R.R. Martin depicted in his book series "A Song of Ice & Fire." In fact, one could say they embraced it, setting the tone early on to give the television audience a taste of how brutal this world is. Who uttered these famous words in the opening episode of the entire series to prove a point that the responsibility of executing someone should be in the hands of the accuser?
"First lesson: stick them with the pointy end."
Arya Stark is a favorite character amongst fans, who from the very beginning establishes that she is not one of the little girls dreaming of one day becoming a princess. Rather she would much prefer to follow in her father's footsteps. In Episode 2 of Game of Thrones: The Kingsroad, a particular character gifts Arya Stark a sword which she names "Needle." For the young Arya, it is her most prized possession throughout the entire series as well as her most loyal companion. Who gives her the sword and teaches her to use the pointy end?
"The Lannister send their regards."
Every Game of Thrones fans heart breaks just a little bit each time they hear those infamous words. The Red Wedding was not just a tragic event in the story but for all the television audience when it happened in Season 3, where we saw the loss of several favorite characters. Just when everyone thought everything was going to be okay and everyone was all smiles, "The Rains of Castamere" began to play. What person said this line to Robb Stark just before he stabbed him?
"You know nothing, Jon Snow."
Jon Snow, from even before the series began was a character that was fighting an uphill battle. Labeled "The Bastard of Winterfell," he did not get near as much respect as his half-brothers and half-sisters did. He quickly made the decision to go off and join The Night's Watch so he could at least make a name for himself and possibly rise higher there than he could anywhere else. Sadly, being a brother of The Night's Watch was not all it was cracked up to be, and he may have questioned his decision in the end. What person said these famous words to Jon?
"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone.”
Another memorable quote also comes from episode 2 of the very first season. It proves that even in the violent world of Game of Thrones, not everyone should be satisfied with the limitations of their minds. In fact, as every great soldier work on perfecting the art of battle, it should also be imperative to everyone to focus on expanding their knowledge for whatever situation arises it is needed. Which character said this to a young Jon Snow on their journey to The Wall together?
"For the night is dark and full of terrors."
Yes, Westeros is full of crazy religious fanatics as well, who spread their beliefs throughout the Seven Kingdoms. There are the Old Gods, the New Gods, The Drowned God, and the Lord of Light. When we were introduced to this character at the beginning of season 2, we saw that she was something new we had yet to see before, and we questioned the validity of her God and his powers. Which character introduced us to this infamous phrase associated with the Lord of Light?
“If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.”
The phrase, "They all lived happily ever after," does not exist in Game of Thrones. If it were true, then so many beloved characters wouldn't have died along the way. Some of them even main characters which one would think is somehow safe from all the violence and political backstabbing throughout the story. George R.R. Martin makes sure the audience is tense the entire story by proving that at any moment, any character can be killed. Now, which character said the happy ending that will never manifest?
“Power resides where men believe it resides. It’s a trick, a shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow.”
In Season 2, Episode 3: What is Dead May Never Die, Tyrion gets some uplifting words from this character. Emphasizing that everyone has the potential to reach great heights in the world if they desire. Know matter what you are or where you are from, even a dwarf like Tyrion can convince the people of Kings Landing, and even himself that he has the power to rule just as well, or if not better than the opposing kings. Which character told this to him?
“Gods help you Theon Greyjoy, now you are truly lost.”
These words were uttered in Season 2, Episode 6: The Old Gods and The New. After betraying the family that took care of him nearly his entire life, Theon decided to rid any loyalty he had with the Starks by taking Winterfell, their home, away from them. Theon is one of the great characters in Game of Thrones in that the audiences opinion changes on him episode to episode. Hatred, pity, sadness, and even happiness are all emotions one could feel for the man from Pyke. Who said this to him just before he spiraled down his darkened path?
“All men must die, but we are not men.”
Season 3, Episode 3: The Walk of Punishment reiterates that all men can, and will, die. But what about those who are not men? If Game of Thrones does something that other shows don't it is that it gives its female characters power in many different ways. The show is full of powerful women who find themselves in high positions alongside the men. This quote is said by one of those powerful women who refuses to let anyone get in her way. Who is she?
"Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder."
One of the reasons Game of Thrones resonates so well with not just fantasy fans, but with casual fans to is the political intrigue that is established early on in the series. Many characters on the show will do nothing less than, lie, cheat, and steal their way to the iron throne. They provide more tension and uneasiness for the audience when they come around and start their scheming, that may deem detrimental to some of our beloved characters. Who said this famous quote about chaos?
"The next time you raise a hand to me will be the last time you have hands."
Another amazing thing about Game of Thrones is the journey these characters go on. No matter good or bad the journey can be the best part of the story, and the growth that the characters have throughout the journey is what makes it so rewarding. Cowards become brave, peasants become lords, and bastards become Kings. Season 1, Episode 4: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things." Who said these words to show that they were not going to be trifled with anymore?
"The freedom to make my own mistakes was all I ever wanted."
Some people in Westeros are not fortunate enough to be born on the right side of the wall. For those Wildlings that are born North of it find themselves in a terrible situation from the start. You're trapped in the cold, having to fend off other tribes, shadow cats, and the occasional white walker. The Wildlings just want the same opportunities as the southerners below it. What Wildling said these words to Jon Snow to prove that freedom is the most important thing they have?
“By what right does the wolf judge the lion?”
Season 3, Episode 5: Kissed by Fire shows a major revelation by a character who said this. Regarding the characters of Game of Thrones, they are often more than meets the eye. The world is not filled with black or white characters, as far as all good people and all evil people, but rather gray people. The good characters have potential to make bad or poor decisions, and the bad characters can sometimes show mercy and kindness. What character might have said these words about a Stark judging a proud Lannister?
"It is rare to meet a Lannister who shares my enthusiasm for dead Lannisters."
It's true. The Lannisters are not the most friendly family in Westeros. They have been behind some of the worst and notorious killings in the entire story from beginning to end. Tywin Lannister, the head of the family is the cold and calculating leader. Jamie betrayed his vows as the Kingsguard and stabbed the Mad King in the back. He also threw a ten-year-old boy out a window. Cersei made Ned kill Sansa's direwolf and is an all around unstable individual. Which character said this to Tyrion about killing Lannisters?
"Hate's as good a thing as any to keep a person going. Better than most."
Many characters in Game of Thrones are loyal people who never question the motives of the individual or family they are serving. Except, some find themselves in a situation where they hate who they've pledged their loyalty. So, motivation can be hard to find when you're stuck somewhere between family, duty, or honor. Some characters throw those noble options out the window and begin to serve their vengeful desires. What character used their hate as a motivator and said this?
"It's the family name that lives on. It's all that lives on. Not your personal glory, not your honor... but family."
Many would agree, in the world of Westeros family is the most important thing. For the large noble houses, improving your family name before one dies is not only important but a necessity. What kind of legacy will one's honor leave if their family no longer exist? What kind of legacy will one's skills in battle leave, if their entire family was killed not long after them? Who said these famous words about doing everything you can to service the family name and keep it going?
"Anyone can be killed."
Words that Game of Thrones fans know all too well, "Anyone can be killed," should very well be the tagline for the series just as a warning for new viewers. It is part of what makes the show as great as it is by ratcheting up the tension week after week. All one can do is hope and pray that their favorite character doesn't bite the dust anytime soon. Who said this famous quote saying that no one is above death?
"Everyone is mine to torment."
Some people cannot handle power. That is as true in Westeros as it is in reality on Earth. Characters that are put in a position of power in Game of Thrones often show who they are. Some, desire to be fair and just rulers, wanting to be loved and adored by the masses to gain popularity. Others want to do it by intimidation and strict policies. Which leader said that everyone is at his disposal in this famous quote about abusing power?
"Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you."
Many people are born at the bottom of the social ladder in Westeros. Most of them never get to achieve much of anything because of status. The story revolves around noble families fighting for power, so not much emphasis gets placed on characters of lower birth except for a few exceptions. Those exceptions will have a steep hill to climb, but they must not forget where they came from, what character said these wise words to another about always remembering who you are?
"A crown for a king."
These words mean much more to a Game of Thrones fan than your average person. This phrase takes the audience back to a scene early on in the series where we see that no all crowns are good to wear. In Westeros, you sometimes get what you asked for, even if it is not exactly what you had in mind. This was the case for a particular character who received a molten crown just before he died. Who said this to him while also giving him the crown he wanted so dearly?
"It's better to be cruel than weak."
Often, characters in Game of Thrones do not exercise mercy because of the fact they don't want to appear weak. Because, in the Seven Kingdoms there is no place for a weak ruler, or else that person and the people that follow him are in serious trouble. So many times people overcompensate their brutality so they can't ever be seen as weak. What character said this in Season 2, in an attempt to prove that he could one day be a ruler?
"If I'm going to die, let it happen while there is still some of me left."
A moment people never want to have is the acceptance of one's fate. This character experiences that very moment after being tortured and used throughout the entirety of the series. One of the hardest things to do in the brutal world of Westeros is to find any motivation to keep on fighting and living after so much hardship has already been done to you. What character says these words to show they have accepted the idea of death and is okay with it happening?
"It's a strange thing when you cut a man. You realize we're nothing but sacks of meat and blood, and some bone to keep it all together."
This quote comes from Season 1, Episode 2, to emphasize how many warriors feel about killing. There is not as much remorse in their hearts as some would think there is, for violence is how things are settled in Westeros. A clear conscience doesn't make you a great warrior either, in fact, the more it doesn't bother the better off you might end up being. What great warrior said this as a warning to Jon Snow when that inevitable day comes where he might have to kill someone himself?
"There is a beast in every man and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand."
Some characters in the story are born warriors and soldiers that never run from a fight. One could say that they also enjoy the aspect of combat and killing others. When some of these characters get the opportunity to slash and cut their way through people, it could be when they are the happiest, while others run from the battlefield to avoid the bloody confrontations of the Seven Kingdoms. Which character might have said this to suggest that there is a violent beast inside every man?