Alicent may have made an enemy of fan-favorite Rhaenyra in Season 1 of HouseoftheDragon, but here's why you shouldn't hate this queen.
It’s safe to admit that HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has gotten off to a stellar start. When the discourse around the series initially began, many were largely cynical — and for good reason. The final seasons of Game of Thrones had culminated in one of the most loathed finales in recent memory and a prequel set almost 200 years before didn’t inspire much confidence.
Alicent’s character arc is a great demonstration of that. From an early age, the daughter of Otto Hightower was someone who carefully abided by all the rules. Despite spending much of her time in the Red Keep and forming a sisterhood with Princess Rhaenyra , Alicent didn’t forget her place and responsibility. The series made it a point to underline the differences between the two, with Rhaenyra being the rule breaker and Alicent always being someone who followed the rules.
Alicent's Doing What She Thinks Is Right There are also scenes in the HBO series that express the discomfort Alicent felt as she was sexually used by a man older than her. The series also clearly defines the moment her relationship with Rhaenyra becomes irrevocably fraught, and It's when Rhaenyra’s lie about not having spent time out with Daemon results in her father’s expulsion from the Red Keep. This was important because her faith in Alicent cost her family dearly.
After she aims to stab Lucerys for blinding Aemond , she is stopped by Rhaenyra and Rhaenyra remarks that it must be exhausting hiding under her own cloak of righteousness. It's a very aptly put statement that nails down Alicent’s nuanced character. Because Alicent has quietly suffered at first being a child bride and then child mother, and done so without complaint, in her worldview it doesn’t make sense for others who haven’t toiled away to come out winners.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why Florida Latinos turned out in favor of RepublicansFlorida Democrats are coming to terms with devastating Election Day losses, particularly among Latino voters who turned out solidly for Republicans in statewide contests.
Read more »
Does This Photograph Show an Eagle Cloud Over Jerusalem?❌ Contrary to a viral Facebook post, this image wasn't taken in Jerusalem. Additionally, this online rumor was an example of pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon in which the mind detects a familiar pattern where none exists.
Read more »
Opinion: A college education is a privilege, not a rightAlso: Why announce closing HISD schools long before announcing any other possible cuts?
Read more »
Why This Family Physician Says Routine Vaccines Are Especially Important This WinterWe asked a doctor to answer some of parents’ biggest questions about getting their children vaccinated. Advertiser content by familydoctor ad
Read more »
Eagles stats: Turnovers, penalties, and Dallas Goedert’s replacementsDaily News | Eagles stats: Turnovers, penalties, and Dallas Goedert’s replacements
Read more »