The Bond Between Sansa and the Hound

A Game of Thrones

A complex relationship between Sansa and Sandor Clegane, marked by fear, pity, and a strange protectiveness.

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Bearing strength in each event

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First Encounter First Encounter from "A Game of Thrones". The Fear The Meeting Sansa is frightened by the Hound's burned face. He mocks her courtesies.

First Encounter from "A Game of Thrones". The Fear The Meeting Sansa is frightened by the Hound's burned face. He mocks her courtesies.

The Fear The Meeting Sansa is frightened by the Hound's burned face. He mocks her courtesies. The Rescue During the tournament, the Hound protects Sansa from Ser Ilyn Payne. She is grateful but still afraid. The Confession The Hound tells Sansa about his brother's cruelty. She feels pity for him.

The Protector The Protector from "A Game of Thrones". The Unlikely Ally The Advice The Hound tells Sansa to give Joffrey what he wants to survive. He is harsh but practical.

The Protector from "A Game of Thrones". The Unlikely Ally The Advice The Hound tells Sansa to give Joffrey what he wants to survive. He is harsh but practical.

The Unlikely Ally The Advice The Hound tells Sansa to give Joffrey what he wants to survive. He is harsh but practical. The Comfort After Joffrey has her beaten, the Hound wipes the blood from her face. He shows a rare gentleness. The Promise The Hound warns her not to tell anyone about his past. Sansa keeps his secret, creating a bond.

during the journey south

after Ned's death