2019/03/25 by Diana Marques · 1 citation
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Themes in Literature Analysis #Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies #Digital Games and Media
paper · doi:10.3138/cras.49.1.004
openalex publication_date 2019/03/25 · openalex created_date 2019/05/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Being inspired by medieval history and culture, Game of Thrones may be regarded as a work of neo-medievalism, depicting a world where several fantasy and medieval literary characteristics are subverted. One of them is the portrayal of women who are strong and violent, and who disrupt gender norms, such as Brienne of Tarth, Arya Stark, and Yara Greyjoy. Accordingly, it seems that in order to wield male power and to engage in traditionally male activities, these women have to deny their femininity. Thus, the aim of this article is to understand why women must deny their femininity to be taken seriously in traditionally male roles, and whether that denial transforms as effective power or undermines them in the eyes of Westerosi society.