Why is Ned called the Quiet Wolf?
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Why is Ned called the Quiet Wolf?
He’s, well, quiet. I think this is pretty straightforward: Ned’s referred to as the “quiet wolf” because he’s reserved, introverted and taciturn, even shy. He doesn’t put himself out there or make a spectacle of himself. He’s, well, quiet.
Was Ned Stark a bad person?
Ned was the good guy, he played by the rules “good guys” played at. It’s just that he went from ultimate authority in the North to King’s Landing, where he was the Hand and despite his honour, he needed to play by a different set of rules.
Why did Benjen Stark join the Night’s Watch?
Benjen joined the Night’s Watch after Robb was born, i.e. when Ned had a trueborn son who would be groomed to succeed him as Lord of Winterfell. Until that point, it was Benjen himself who was Ned’s heir, since their father Rickard and eldest brother Brandon had both been executed by Aerys II.
What are Ned Stark’s “ethics of Honor”?
Ned’s “ethics” of honor falls short because he doesn’t have a basis for judging what is worthy of honor. He wishes to honor the law governing the transition of the crown—at least now that Robert is king—but his honor gives him no cause to consider how honoring the law may dishonor the people ruled by whoever sits on the Iron Throne.
Is Eddard Stark a good person?
No one can say that Eddard Stark isn’t principled and doesn’t endeavor (most of the time) to stay true to his principles. He’s an honorable man, truly, but his overall moral outlook makes for bad moral thought. How so?
What is Ned Stark’s job as protector of the realm?
King Robert lies wounded, near death, and has entrusted the kingdom to Ned, having named him Protector of the Realm. Ned is to run the affairs of the kingdom until Joffrey comes of age, but there’s a hitch.
Why is Ned Stark so repugnance towards the Lannisters?
The most he can come up with is repugnance at the role the Lannister’s played in the assassination attempt against his young son Bran. Ned’s “ethics” of honor falls short because he doesn’t have a basis for judging what is worthy of honor.