The Theme of the Supernatural vs. the Political

A Game of Thrones

The political conflicts distract from the greater supernatural threat.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Ignored Threat The Ignored Threat from "A Game of Thrones". The Blindness The Others The Others are real, but most characters dismiss them as legends. The Night's Watch is ignored.

The Ignored Threat from "A Game of Thrones". The Blindness The Others The Others are real, but most characters dismiss them as legends. The Night's Watch is ignored.

The Blindness The Others The Others are real, but most characters dismiss them as legends. The Night's Watch is ignored. The Political Focus Everyone is obsessed with the game of thrones. No one prepares for winter. The Irony The political conflicts will be meaningless if the Others destroy everything. The realm is blind.

The Warning The Warning from "A Game of Thrones". The Wake-Up Call The Wight Attack The attack on Castle Black proves the threat is real. But the realm is still distracted.

The Warning from "A Game of Thrones". The Wake-Up Call The Wight Attack The attack on Castle Black proves the threat is real. But the realm is still distracted.

The Wake-Up Call The Wight Attack The attack on Castle Black proves the threat is real. But the realm is still distracted. The Great Ranging Mormont leads a ranging to investigate, but it is a small effort compared to the armies in the south. The Future The supernatural threat will grow, forcing the characters to confront it. The political game may have to wait.

throughout the story

near the end of the book