Why did the Hound betray the Lannisters?

The combination of his personal dread, and the realization that he’s facing death by fire for King he does not love or respect (Joffrey’s treatment of Sansa, who Sandor has great sympathy for is a major factor), led Sandor to abandon his post and his king.

Why did the Hound betray Joffrey?

Sandor worked for himself; it was either serving the Lannisters, or being under his brother (who became Lord after their father’s death, and whom The Hound hated because The Mountain gave him that scar). But the reason why he deserted Joffrey was because of the widespread of wildfire during the Battle of Blackwater.

Why didn’t Sansa leave with the Hound?

He vowed to protect her so she could return to her family in the North. Sansa, not fully trusting the man who claimed to get a thrill out of killing, refused to join him. Though the Hound had a habit of doing good deeds, his past justifiably made Sansa hesitant.

Why does The Hound call Sansa little bird?

The pair hadn’t met for several seasons, until they finally share a scene again in the fourth episode of the final season, “The Last of the Starks.” In referencing Sansa’s past, the Hound calls her “little bird.” It’s a nickname that Sansa has heard before, from more than one place.

Who is The Hound loyal to?

Specifically, he was Joffrey’s (Jack Gleeson) bodyguard. He was unthinkably loyal. Remember when Joffrey ordered him to murder Mycah the butcher’s son in season 1, and he did? That kind of loyal.

Who is the Hound loyal to?

Why does the hound call Sansa little bird?

Why does hound protect Sansa?

The Hound is protective of Sansa because she is a damsel in distress looking for a true knight to save her. The Hound is that true knight despite the fact he is disguised by a mean exterior disenchanted with knighthood and the world, and a disfigured face.

What happened to the Hound on ‘Game of Thrones’?

Sadly it was too late for the Hound, who sustained severe burns on the right side of his face and developed a debilitating fear of fire. This incident has fueled the hatred between the Hound and the Mountain ever since, leading many fans to theorize about a potential duel between the two, referred to as Cleganebowl.

Do the Hound and his brother Gregor Clegane get along?

While The Hound can be vicious, his brother Gregor Clegane is a whole other ballgame in terms of evil, and the two do not get along. Why do the brothers Clegane hate each other so much? Well, it started with some childhood squabbling, in which Gregor once shoved Sandor’s face into a fire, which would put anybody off.

Will the Hound fight the mountain in Cersei’s trial-by-combat?

The theory goes that The Hound and The Mountain will have to fight to the death in Cersei Lannister’s trial-by-combat. You may recall Cersei mentioning her upcoming trial in Episode 6. She wasn’t worried because, of course, her champion will be The Mountain. But maybe fans are right, and The Hound is about to fight his brother.

Why does the hound have a scar on his face?

Although the Hound is known for a lot of things (mostly gutting people with an ax, but that’s neither here nor there), one of his most prominent traits is the giant scar that mars his face, the origin of which explains his predilection for brutality.