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Why did Drogon do this?
Why didn't Drogon attack this character?Why did Lord Baelish betray Eddard Stark?Why is Drogon free and his brothers Viserion and Rhaegal chained?Why did Drogon allow this character to pet him?Why did the Night King attack the furthest target first?Why did Renly consider himself King?Exactly how big is Drogon in Season 7?Why is Khal Drogo willing to give Viserys an army in exchange for Daenerys?Why can't fire hurt Daenerys but it did to Jon Snow in season 1?Why did Tyrion and others think King's Landing can't be taken without collateral damage?How do the dragons exactly know whom/what to burn?
In S08E06 of Game of Thrones, we see Drogon burn down the
Iron Throne.
Why did he do that? Did he grow a conscience and see that it was a source of evil?
plot-explanation game-of-thrones
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In S08E06 of Game of Thrones, we see Drogon burn down the
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Why did he do that? Did he grow a conscience and see that it was a source of evil?
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There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
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Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08
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In S08E06 of Game of Thrones, we see Drogon burn down the
Iron Throne.
Why did he do that? Did he grow a conscience and see that it was a source of evil?
plot-explanation game-of-thrones
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In S08E06 of Game of Thrones, we see Drogon burn down the
Iron Throne.
Why did he do that? Did he grow a conscience and see that it was a source of evil?
plot-explanation game-of-thrones
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There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
1
Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08
add a comment |
8
There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
1
Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08
8
8
There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
1
1
Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08
Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08
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Lazy writing and symbolism (Daeron explained the symbolism in his answer).
A couple of in-universe explanations:
He was going to incinerate Jon but at the last second decided against it. He already generated the fire and had to release it, the Iron Throne was simply in the direction of his fire breath by coincidence.
Dragons are very smart, he realized that his mother died because she was chasing the Throne and burned it in rage.
Edit
After watching it again there were two separate fire breaths, Drogon first released the fire he was going to burn Jon with without harming the Irone Throne and then destroyed the throne on purpose with a separate fire breath.
This means the first option is wrong and leaves only the second.
answered May 20 at 7:18
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Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
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Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
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It symbolized the end of monarchy.
Here's a nice little summary.
The red-tinted dragon then unleashes a powerful stream of flame aimed right at the very thing that has been such a point of contention since season one. He succeeds in melting all the swords down to a bubbling, molten puddle. Just as Tyrion says later on in the episode when discussing why Bran would make a good king — "Sons of kings can be cruel and stupid as you well know . . . that is the wheel our Queen wanted to break" — Drogon succeeds in symbolically erasing the idea of a monarchy, whether purposefully or not.
The Meaning Behind Drogon's Fiery Symbolic Gesture in the Game of Thrones Finale - PopSugar
As to whether or not Monarchy is actually gone, in the quote above it is to be interpreted that an elective monarchy is not a monarchy. Here is Tyrion's quote.
(Tyrion) From now on, rulers will not be born.
They will be chosen on this spot by the lords and ladies of Westeros to serve the realm.
Game Of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 8 (The Iron Throne)
Speculation:
As far as official statements go, there has been no explnation as to Drogon's intentions in melting it. It looked to me like he was trying to send Jon a message; if Dany couldn't have the throne, no one could.
answered May 20 at 2:47
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An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
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You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
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@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
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Dareon's answer nails it in terms of symbolism. My guess on an in-universe answer is that Drogon has spent so much time linked to Dany, he knows the throne was the object that led her to her death. (Pure speculation, mind you!)
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Lazy writing and symbolism (Daeron explained the symbolism in his answer).
A couple of in-universe explanations:
He was going to incinerate Jon but at the last second decided against it. He already generated the fire and had to release it, the Iron Throne was simply in the direction of his fire breath by coincidence.
Dragons are very smart, he realized that his mother died because she was chasing the Throne and burned it in rage.
Edit
After watching it again there were two separate fire breaths, Drogon first released the fire he was going to burn Jon with without harming the Irone Throne and then destroyed the throne on purpose with a separate fire breath.
This means the first option is wrong and leaves only the second.
answered May 20 at 7:18
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Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
6
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
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Lazy writing and symbolism (Daeron explained the symbolism in his answer).
A couple of in-universe explanations:
He was going to incinerate Jon but at the last second decided against it. He already generated the fire and had to release it, the Iron Throne was simply in the direction of his fire breath by coincidence.
Dragons are very smart, he realized that his mother died because she was chasing the Throne and burned it in rage.
Edit
After watching it again there were two separate fire breaths, Drogon first released the fire he was going to burn Jon with without harming the Irone Throne and then destroyed the throne on purpose with a separate fire breath.
This means the first option is wrong and leaves only the second.
answered May 20 at 7:18
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Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
6
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
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Lazy writing and symbolism (Daeron explained the symbolism in his answer).
A couple of in-universe explanations:
He was going to incinerate Jon but at the last second decided against it. He already generated the fire and had to release it, the Iron Throne was simply in the direction of his fire breath by coincidence.
Dragons are very smart, he realized that his mother died because she was chasing the Throne and burned it in rage.
Edit
After watching it again there were two separate fire breaths, Drogon first released the fire he was going to burn Jon with without harming the Irone Throne and then destroyed the throne on purpose with a separate fire breath.
This means the first option is wrong and leaves only the second.
answered May 20 at 7:18
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Lazy writing and symbolism (Daeron explained the symbolism in his answer).
A couple of in-universe explanations:
He was going to incinerate Jon but at the last second decided against it. He already generated the fire and had to release it, the Iron Throne was simply in the direction of his fire breath by coincidence.
Dragons are very smart, he realized that his mother died because she was chasing the Throne and burned it in rage.
Edit
After watching it again there were two separate fire breaths, Drogon first released the fire he was going to burn Jon with without harming the Irone Throne and then destroyed the throne on purpose with a separate fire breath.
This means the first option is wrong and leaves only the second.
answered May 20 at 7:18
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answered May 20 at 7:18
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answered May 20 at 7:18
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answered May 20 at 7:18
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11
Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
6
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
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Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
6
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
11
11
Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
Or your first line.
– Juha Untinen
May 20 at 8:26
6
6
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Your answer would be better if you just edited it to remove the first option.
– OrangeDog
May 20 at 13:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
Indeed. If you think part of the answer is no longer valid, you should edit it to keep only the valid/correct parts. The answer should stand as if it were always the best version of itself.
– V2Blast
May 21 at 10:41
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
There is no indication that he wanted to incinerate Jon at all. He was just shown furious and we expected that he might burn Jon(because we knew what he did, but Drogon did not). It is not clear if it was his intent at all.
– Kami Kaze
May 21 at 14:36
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
@KamiKaze It sure as hell looked like it. He moved towards Jon, looked directly at him, and started to generate fire. At the same moment Jon also looked like he knows he's going to be incinerated, shame you weren't there to tell him there was no indication.
– Oleg
May 22 at 3:15
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It symbolized the end of monarchy.
Here's a nice little summary.
The red-tinted dragon then unleashes a powerful stream of flame aimed right at the very thing that has been such a point of contention since season one. He succeeds in melting all the swords down to a bubbling, molten puddle. Just as Tyrion says later on in the episode when discussing why Bran would make a good king — "Sons of kings can be cruel and stupid as you well know . . . that is the wheel our Queen wanted to break" — Drogon succeeds in symbolically erasing the idea of a monarchy, whether purposefully or not.
The Meaning Behind Drogon's Fiery Symbolic Gesture in the Game of Thrones Finale - PopSugar
As to whether or not Monarchy is actually gone, in the quote above it is to be interpreted that an elective monarchy is not a monarchy. Here is Tyrion's quote.
(Tyrion) From now on, rulers will not be born.
They will be chosen on this spot by the lords and ladies of Westeros to serve the realm.
Game Of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 8 (The Iron Throne)
Speculation:
As far as official statements go, there has been no explnation as to Drogon's intentions in melting it. It looked to me like he was trying to send Jon a message; if Dany couldn't have the throne, no one could.
answered May 20 at 2:47
DaeronDaeron
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An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
15
You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
2
@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
add a comment |
It symbolized the end of monarchy.
Here's a nice little summary.
The red-tinted dragon then unleashes a powerful stream of flame aimed right at the very thing that has been such a point of contention since season one. He succeeds in melting all the swords down to a bubbling, molten puddle. Just as Tyrion says later on in the episode when discussing why Bran would make a good king — "Sons of kings can be cruel and stupid as you well know . . . that is the wheel our Queen wanted to break" — Drogon succeeds in symbolically erasing the idea of a monarchy, whether purposefully or not.
The Meaning Behind Drogon's Fiery Symbolic Gesture in the Game of Thrones Finale - PopSugar
As to whether or not Monarchy is actually gone, in the quote above it is to be interpreted that an elective monarchy is not a monarchy. Here is Tyrion's quote.
(Tyrion) From now on, rulers will not be born.
They will be chosen on this spot by the lords and ladies of Westeros to serve the realm.
Game Of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 8 (The Iron Throne)
Speculation:
As far as official statements go, there has been no explnation as to Drogon's intentions in melting it. It looked to me like he was trying to send Jon a message; if Dany couldn't have the throne, no one could.
answered May 20 at 2:47
DaeronDaeron
6,57121649
18
An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
15
You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
2
@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
add a comment |
It symbolized the end of monarchy.
Here's a nice little summary.
The red-tinted dragon then unleashes a powerful stream of flame aimed right at the very thing that has been such a point of contention since season one. He succeeds in melting all the swords down to a bubbling, molten puddle. Just as Tyrion says later on in the episode when discussing why Bran would make a good king — "Sons of kings can be cruel and stupid as you well know . . . that is the wheel our Queen wanted to break" — Drogon succeeds in symbolically erasing the idea of a monarchy, whether purposefully or not.
The Meaning Behind Drogon's Fiery Symbolic Gesture in the Game of Thrones Finale - PopSugar
As to whether or not Monarchy is actually gone, in the quote above it is to be interpreted that an elective monarchy is not a monarchy. Here is Tyrion's quote.
(Tyrion) From now on, rulers will not be born.
They will be chosen on this spot by the lords and ladies of Westeros to serve the realm.
Game Of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 8 (The Iron Throne)
Speculation:
As far as official statements go, there has been no explnation as to Drogon's intentions in melting it. It looked to me like he was trying to send Jon a message; if Dany couldn't have the throne, no one could.
answered May 20 at 2:47
DaeronDaeron
6,57121649
It symbolized the end of monarchy.
Here's a nice little summary.
The red-tinted dragon then unleashes a powerful stream of flame aimed right at the very thing that has been such a point of contention since season one. He succeeds in melting all the swords down to a bubbling, molten puddle. Just as Tyrion says later on in the episode when discussing why Bran would make a good king — "Sons of kings can be cruel and stupid as you well know . . . that is the wheel our Queen wanted to break" — Drogon succeeds in symbolically erasing the idea of a monarchy, whether purposefully or not.
The Meaning Behind Drogon's Fiery Symbolic Gesture in the Game of Thrones Finale - PopSugar
As to whether or not Monarchy is actually gone, in the quote above it is to be interpreted that an elective monarchy is not a monarchy. Here is Tyrion's quote.
(Tyrion) From now on, rulers will not be born.
They will be chosen on this spot by the lords and ladies of Westeros to serve the realm.
Game Of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 8 (The Iron Throne)
Speculation:
As far as official statements go, there has been no explnation as to Drogon's intentions in melting it. It looked to me like he was trying to send Jon a message; if Dany couldn't have the throne, no one could.
answered May 20 at 2:47
DaeronDaeron
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answered May 20 at 2:47
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An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
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You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
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@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
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An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
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You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
2
@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
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18
An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
An elective monarchy is still a monarchy.
– Charles
May 20 at 2:52
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15
You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
You described what he did and what it symbolizes, not why he did it.
– josh1978
May 20 at 6:14
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
@Charles It would be better to say "hereditary monarchy", yes. But in normal speech, "monarchy" and "hereditary monarchy" are essentially synonymous.
– Luaan
May 20 at 7:32
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2
@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
@josh1978, he did it because the Script says so. All that happened this season happened for this reason only. Because most of events have no meaning in-universe.
– user28434
May 20 at 11:26
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
How much did Tyrion know about the situation at that point? He was a prisoner the whole time, right?
– JJJ
May 20 at 14:22
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Dareon's answer nails it in terms of symbolism. My guess on an in-universe answer is that Drogon has spent so much time linked to Dany, he knows the throne was the object that led her to her death. (Pure speculation, mind you!)
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
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Dareon's answer nails it in terms of symbolism. My guess on an in-universe answer is that Drogon has spent so much time linked to Dany, he knows the throne was the object that led her to her death. (Pure speculation, mind you!)
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
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Dareon's answer nails it in terms of symbolism. My guess on an in-universe answer is that Drogon has spent so much time linked to Dany, he knows the throne was the object that led her to her death. (Pure speculation, mind you!)
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
5,4961550
Dareon's answer nails it in terms of symbolism. My guess on an in-universe answer is that Drogon has spent so much time linked to Dany, he knows the throne was the object that led her to her death. (Pure speculation, mind you!)
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
5,4961550
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
5,4961550
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
5,4961550
answered May 20 at 19:04
DukeZhouDukeZhou
5,4961550
5,4961550
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There is a theory going around which I think is a joke so posting as a comment. Drogon saw the knife in Dany & assumed she went to sit in the chair made of knives & got herself stabbed. So he took revenge by melting it
– KharoBangdo
May 20 at 10:21
Was it the writers saying "we really, really aren't going to make any more of this"?
– AJFaraday
May 20 at 11:05
@KharoBangdo That is not a joke. I even thought that is the reason for burning the iron throne
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:07
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Drogon knew Bran Stark has his own chair designed. So, there's no need of iron throne. So he burnt it. ;-)
– Nog Shine
May 20 at 11:08