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WhenGame of Thronesconcluded, reactions were mixed. Some fans praised its grand scale and dramatic stakes, while most others lamented the choices made in the final season. But beyond the controversy, there was something about its ending that felt oddly familiar, almost as if we had seen elements of it before in another fantasy epic.
It wasn’t just the sweeping battles or the grand destinies of its characters. There was a deeper structural resemblance, a narrative technique that gave the story a sense of history repeating itself.
Whether intentional or not, these similarities sparked discussions among viewers. They recognized echoes ofThe Lord of the Ringsin Westeros’ final chapter. And when you break it down, the connections are hard to ignore.
The epic battles in Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings
Have you ever watched the Battle of Winterfell and thought that you have seen this before, you’re not alone! The epic showdown between the living and the White Walkers bears a striking resemblance to the Battle of Helm’s Deep fromThe Lord of the Rings.
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Both battles rely on the emotional weight of their characters’ desperate struggles, making victory feel hard-earned and meaningful. They also share a sense of doom throughout, as the defenders are vastly outnumbered and forced to rely on strategy, courage, and sheer luck to survive.
Let’s not forget the dramatic tension, just when it seems all hope is lost, an unexpected hero steps in to change the course of history. Arya’s legendary Night King takedown and Gandalf’s triumphant return with the Riders of Rohan, reinforce the theme that even in the darkest moments, light can prevail.
Samwell Tarly’s A Song of Ice and Fire versus Samwise Gamgee’s The Lord of the Rings
Now, here’s a fun twist, bothGame of ThronesandThe Lord of the Ringsdon’t just tell epic stories,they make the characters part of the storytelling process itself! Remember when Samwell Tarly proudly presents A Song of Ice and Fire in the finale? It turns out that this is a near-identical move to what Frodo does inThe Lord of the Rings.
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Bilbo starts writingThere and Back Again, which Frodo continues and later namesThe Lord of the Rings, before passing it on to Samwise Gamgee. Sound familiar? It’s almost as if Samwell Tarly was literally taking notes from Samwise Gamgee. But were these the onlythings thatGame of ThronesborrowedfromThe Lord of the Rings?
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Ojas Goel is not just a writer by profession but one by heart His love for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Game of Thrones, and the intriguing world of anime is unmatched. This burning passion urged him to voice his opinions on the such topics and remain connected to the developments that follow. He particularly resonates with Tyrion Lannister as he likes the way he thinks and gets out of tricky situations. Ojas is a BCA graduate and loves to dive into the tech intricacies in his free time.
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