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Writing a book is difficult, but killing off characters from that book is even more terrifying, and that’sexactlywhatGame of Thronesauthor George R.R. Martin felt when he was draftingThe Red Wedding.
Fans of the series know exactly what transpired in this chapter, and it remained one of the most unforgettable episodes in the show. Martin admitted that writing this part was so excruciatingly painful that he skipped the chapter before getting back to it after the book had been finished.
George R.R. Martin On WritingThe Red WeddingScene
During an interview withTimemagazine, writerGeorge R.R. Martinconfessed thatThe Red Weddingwas the toughest episode to write. It occurred during Season 3 Episode 9 of the HBO series.
“The Red Wedding, without a doubt. I knew the Red Wedding was coming and I’d been planning it all along, but when I came to that chapter, which occurs two-thirds of the way through A Storm of Swords, I found I couldn’t write that chapter.”
This part would see the deaths of many beloved characters, includingRobb and Catelyn Stark, which was why Martin hesitated to work on it and decided to postpone it for later.
“I skipped over that chapter and wrote the hundreds of pages that followed. The entire book was done, except for the scene with the Red Wedding, and even all the aftermath of the Red Wedding.”
He has a soft spot for Catelyn as well as Robb, and even though they weren’t the main characters, it was difficult to let them go. He said, “It was just so hard to write that scene, because I’d been inhabiting Catelyn for so long,” before adding, “I have a lot of affection for Robb, too.”
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The author believes that one can also develop attachment even with minor characters. “I knew they all were going to die,” he quipped. “It was some of the hardest writing I’ve ever done, but it’s also one of the most powerful scenes I’ve ever done.” It’s truly one of the best episodes, too, despite how gruesome and tragic it ended.
Why George R.R. Martin Likes Killing Off Characters
George R.R. Martin’s philosophy in killing off fictional characters has more to do with emotions rather than a means to push the narrative forward. He toldBangcast:
“I attempt to make you feel the deaths more because I think you should feel death. So…when I kill a character, I want my readers to feel that death… And that’s why I think people remember the deaths in my books more because I give them more emotional impact, I think.”
The writer is known for his obsession withkilling off charactersin his novels. It does not matter whether they are protagonists or villains; they will meet death, and it will only be a question of when and how.
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Interestingly, even though fans are already aware of this, they still end up getting shocked and devastated at the deaths of their favoriteGame of Thronesfigures.
Game of Thronesis available to watch on HBO.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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