The Theme of Power and Corruption

A Game of Thrones

The pursuit of power corrupts characters and leads to destruction.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Game of Thrones The Game of Thrones from "A Game of Thrones". The Iron Throne The Obsession Characters like Cersei, Littlefinger, and Varys play the game of thrones, seeking power at any cost.

The Game of Thrones from "A Game of Thrones". The Iron Throne The Obsession Characters like Cersei, Littlefinger, and Varys play the game of thrones, seeking power at any cost.

The Iron Throne The Obsession Characters like Cersei, Littlefinger, and Varys play the game of thrones, seeking power at any cost. The Cost Ned's honor costs him his life. The game spares no one. The Warning Cersei tells Ned: 'When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.' The truth of this is borne out.

The Corruption of Joffrey The Corruption of Joffrey from "A Game of Thrones". The Boy King The Cruelty Joffrey abuses his power, executing Ned and tormenting Sansa. He is a tyrant. The Influence Cersei and the council enable his cruelty.

The Corruption of Joffrey from "A Game of Thrones". The Boy King The Cruelty Joffrey abuses his power, executing Ned and tormenting Sansa. He is a tyrant. The Influence Cersei and the council enable his cruelty.

The Boy King The Cruelty Joffrey abuses his power, executing Ned and tormenting Sansa. He is a tyrant. The Influence Cersei and the council enable his cruelty. Power without wisdom leads to disaster. The Consequences Joffrey's actions alienate allies and prolong the war. His rule is a disaster for the realm.

throughout the story

after his coronation