Sansa Stark's Disillusionment

A Game of Thrones

Sansa's romantic dreams are shattered as she becomes a hostage and learns the brutal reality of court life.

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The Naive Princess The Naive Princess from "A Game of Thrones". The Dreamer The Betrothal Sansa is betrothed to Prince Joffrey and dreams of becoming queen. She believes in songs and chivalry.

The Naive Princess from "A Game of Thrones". The Dreamer The Betrothal Sansa is betrothed to Prince Joffrey and dreams of becoming queen. She believes in songs and chivalry.

The Dreamer The Betrothal Sansa is betrothed to Prince Joffrey and dreams of becoming queen. She believes in songs and chivalry. The Conflict Sansa sides with Joffrey against Arya, leading to Lady's death. She begins to see Joffrey's cruelty but rationalizes it. The Court Sansa enjoys the tournament and the attention, but she is blind to the dangers around her.

The Captive The Captive from "A Game of Thrones". The Prisoner The Plea Sansa begs Joffrey to spare her father, but he mocks her. She is forced to write letters to her family.

The Captive from "A Game of Thrones". The Prisoner The Plea Sansa begs Joffrey to spare her father, but he mocks her. She is forced to write letters to her family.

The Prisoner The Plea Sansa begs Joffrey to spare her father, but he mocks her. She is forced to write letters to her family. The Execution Sansa witnesses her father's death. She is traumatized but must hide her grief to survive. The Abuse Joffrey has Ser Meryn beat her. The Hound offers her advice: give him what he wants. Sansa learns to play the role of the loyal betrothed.

early in the story, at Winterfell and on the road

after Ned's arrest