Theon Greyjoy's Redemption
A Dance with DragonsTheon, broken by Ramsay's torture, finds the courage to help Jeyne Poole escape and reclaims his identity.
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Reek's Existence

Reek's Existence
The Dungeon
Theon is kept in a dungeon, starved and tortured. He has forgotten his name and believes he is Reek.
The Rat
He catches and eats a rat to survive. He is reduced to an animal.
The Summons
Ramsay's squires fetch him from the cell. He is to be used in Ramsay's schemes.
The Wedding of Ramsay and fArya

The Wedding of Ramsay and fArya
The Ceremony
Theon is forced to give away the bride, who is actually Jeyne Poole pretending to be Arya Stark. He plays his part.
The Consummation
After the wedding, Ramsay forces Theon to perform oral sex on Jeyne to prepare her for Ramsay. Theon obeys, broken.
The Shame
Theon is humiliated, but he begins to feel a spark of defiance. He remembers who he was.
The Escape Plan

The Escape Plan
The Washerwomen
Abel (Mance Rayder) and his spearwives plan to rescue Jeyne. They enlist Theon's help.
The Decision
Theon agrees to help. He leads the women to Jeyne's room and helps her escape.
The Flight
Theon and Jeyne flee through the snow. They are pursued but manage to reach Stannis's camp, where they are taken in.
Reclaiming His Name

Reclaiming His Name
The Meeting with Stannis
Theon is brought before Stannis. He identifies himself as Theon Greyjoy, not Reek.
The Acceptance
Stannis accepts him as a hostage. Theon begins to regain his sense of self.
The Future
Theon's fate is uncertain, but he has taken the first step toward redemption. He is no longer Ramsay's creature.
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