Theon in the bath “Game of Thrones”: Ramsay and Theon bath — the meaning of this symbol
To show Theon‘s character, George Martin and the creators of the serial use a bath (a bathing) as a symbol of transition into a new quality. During six seasons the whole eight symbolical transformations happen to Theon. This is largely due to Ramsay, who shows Theon the right path, makes loyal, transfers Theon into the new quality, washing away dirt from Theon both literally, and symbolically — Theon and Ramsay bath scene.
A symbol of Theon Greyjoy — kraken — lives in water, that is transition into a new quality for him is a usual thing. This means that Theon is constantly changing, evolving — that’s why he is such an interesting character.
There is also in this video about baths of the other Greyjoys: Balon, Euron and Yara Greyjoy.
An immersion in water or a text mention of it can be considered a bath (a bathing). The circumstances under which each bath occurs, prompt us how and what change has happened. More details are in the video. Читать далее 14. A Bath (Bathing) Is a Symbol of Transition to a New Quality. Eight Baths of Theon Greyjoy →
Why is Theon called Reek? Why did Theon become Reek? Why is Reek’s character so important to Theon?
Why is it so important that Theon has ceased to consider himself a Greyjoy? Why Ramsay named Theon Reek? George Martin shows that a change of a name changes also destiny of a hero. Ramsay makes Theon loyal in contrast to the House Greyjoy: Balon, Euron, Yara Greyjoy and the ironborn, whom the authors show as traitors. And there is also in the video about a symbol of Theon — a dog. Читать далее 13. Why Has Theon Greyjoy Changed His Name to Reek? The House Greyjoy Is the House of Traitors →
Семиотический анализ или семиотика «Игры престолов» – игра в разгадывание символов. Semiotic analysis or semiotics of “Game of Thrones” is a game of solving symbols.