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“After my name day feast, I’m going to raise a host and kill your brother myself. That’s what I’ll give you, Lady Sansa. Your brother’s head.” A kind of madness took over her then, and she heard herself say, “Maybe my brother will give me your head.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““After my name day feast, I’m going to raise a host and kill your brother myself. That’s what I’ll give you, Lady Sansa. Your brother’s head.” A kind of madness took over her then, and she heard herself say, “Maybe my brother will give me your head.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character threatens violent retribution, showing how grief and rage can warp judgment and lead to brutal promises.

In simple terms: Rage can make people promise terrible acts.

Key Takeaway

Beware letting grief dictate actions.

Themes

grief revenge power madness family

Mood

angry tense

Type

dramatic tragic

When to use this quote

  • war council
  • family betrayal
  • personal vendetta
  • court intrigue

Key Concepts

psychology violence honor politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives a person to threaten kin?
  • How can one break cycles of revenge?
A Different Perspective

Violence may not resolve underlying trauma.

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