Well, he's really the only one with enough chutzpah aside from his brother and Jon Snow. And I didn't find art for either of them. :(
Even I, with my MASSIVE Jaime love, must admit that he is not very likeable at all throughout all of A Game of Thrones! Possibly his only saving grace is that he really does love his brother Tyrion.
You know? I think I fell in love with him when he caught Ned riding back after the brothel. He pretty much had me at "I'll butcher you like Aerys if I must, but I'd sooner you died with a blade in your hand."
It's a telling line, over and above the notions we have of him. Yes, he threw Bran (to, as Cersei points out, protect his own children) but he'd face the father in battle regardless. Also tells you that there's something not quite kosher with the characterization we have of him.
And I think that's why I'm drawn to him so much right now. With Tyrion, Jon, and Dany we have their voices. We like or dislike them because we see them acting and rationalising their decisions. Sansa is a prime example of a person who I want to strangle because I see her inner monologue.
But Jaime we only know through the perceptions of others - most notably the Starks who see honor as a black and white, and Tyrion who cherishes an incredible affection for his golden boy brother. And it makes you wonder about the man beneath. Because as Babylon 5 taught us, understanding is a three edged sword, and the truth is likely to be different from both Ned and Tyrion's visions.
As for a bonus from Martin, did you see my entry about the con? If you want me to pick up something signed for you, don't hesitate to ask!
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Date: 2006-01-20 02:45 am (UTC)Even I, with my MASSIVE Jaime love, must admit that he is not very likeable at all throughout all of A Game of Thrones! Possibly his only saving grace is that he really does love his brother Tyrion.
You know? I think I fell in love with him when he caught Ned riding back after the brothel. He pretty much had me at "I'll butcher you like Aerys if I must, but I'd sooner you died with a blade in your hand."
It's a telling line, over and above the notions we have of him. Yes, he threw Bran (to, as Cersei points out, protect his own children) but he'd face the father in battle regardless. Also tells you that there's something not quite kosher with the characterization we have of him.
And I think that's why I'm drawn to him so much right now. With Tyrion, Jon, and Dany we have their voices. We like or dislike them because we see them acting and rationalising their decisions. Sansa is a prime example of a person who I want to strangle because I see her inner monologue.
But Jaime we only know through the perceptions of others - most notably the Starks who see honor as a black and white, and Tyrion who cherishes an incredible affection for his golden boy brother. And it makes you wonder about the man beneath. Because as Babylon 5 taught us, understanding is a three edged sword, and the truth is likely to be different from both Ned and Tyrion's visions.
As for a bonus from Martin, did you see my entry about the con? If you want me to pick up something signed for you, don't hesitate to ask!