Game of thrones is a television series that deals with medieval concepts with a touch of mysticism. As a series that tackles medieval concepts, political themes can be derived out of the series and can be used to expound on new modern themes and philosophies. Within this paper, major theme and supporting themes that can further explain the general theme that is found in the series. These themes will be given support by quotes and lines from the scenes in season three. These themes can be related in lessons on modern political philosophies and it can further help political philosophers in expounding on ideas concerning our modern times. With this said, themes that was found and striking will be list done and be justified by the series of Game of Thrones season 3 episodes 9 and 10. These themes listed down on the paper will be compared to the ideas of modern philosophers and their ideas. The ideas of the political philosopher will also be included in this paper. Lastly within this paper, will give a summary of what themes that was been found out in the series are still applicable in modern’s time.
As I watched season three of Games of Thrones within these last few days, I realized that there are a lot of political aspects that can be related to modern philosophy with the series. As our professor, said even the title of the series can give off a sense of political thought and philosophy that can be relatable in modern times. In watching season three of the Game of Thrones the theme that struck me the most and was the most common theme in politics, was the power of influence. As season three unfold to the last episodes, the theme of influence seems to be more and more visible. Influence also becomes a theme that is visible to the othe...
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Marriage can be another theme seen in the series of Game Of Thrones. Two marriages happened in season 3 of Game of Thrones. One was with Tyrion with Sansa and another wedding is the daughter of Fray and one from the Starks (Nutter, 2011). As season 3 unfolds the marriage in the kingdom of Westeros has been given more meaning. But I would like to take the woman or the bride in the movie with the theme of marriage. In the series of Game of Thrones, ladies of the house has been raised by their families in order to be
In conclusion, the themes found in the series of Game of Thrones either can be found today or has been changed dramatically over the years.
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