The Chains That Bind

The chains that bind us are not always the physical ones, but they can be the emotional ones or the psychological ones. I think last nights episode of Game of Thrones was about just that....the chains that bind us.

I haven't spoken yet about Khalessi, the Mother of Dragons. Her mission, to free the slaves of Meereen, lies not in a bloody battle, but in her message, her inspiration, and her strength as a leader. As Grey Worm is leading a group through the sewers of Meereen he comes across a group of slaves. Clearly there are mixed feelings whether or not  to take part in an uprising. Grey Worm addresses the group with this,  “No one can give you freedom, if you want it, you must take it." The chains that bind them as slaves, suddenly lifts, and they find themselves taking back their lives from the Masters.

After getting slapped in the face with his own hand, by none other than Bronn, he reminds Jaime that he should go see his brother. Its the one thing that Jaime has been putting off, but finally does the right thing. Jaime leaves Tyrion believing his brother is in fact innocent in the murder of King Joffrey. This of course sets off the unstable Cersei, who is no doubt out for utter revenge. Its evident that she wants Tyrion's head but she won't stop until she has Sansa's as well. With Cersei's cold and calculating behavior, Good Jaime (last week he was Bad Jaime), decides the best thing he can do is to send his friend, Brienne off to find Sansa, and protect her. Maybe Jaime is finally breaking the emotional chains he has with his sister, once and for all. Jaime sends her off with new armor and his new Valyrian steel sword (admirably named Oathkeeper), oh, and sweet Podrick too. With everything going on in King's Landing the best thing Jaime could do is protect Brienne and Podrick, by sending them away.

In case you hadn't figured it out beforehand, it was Lady Oleanna who was responsible for King Joffrey's death. She confides in Margaery of her wicked doings, whispering to her, “You don’ think I’d let you marry that beast?” Lady Olenna would not stand for her precious granddaughter to be bound by the merciless vile chains Joffrey would have bestowed upon her.

So what was your favorite moment in last night's episode?