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Game of Thronesis all about politics, and more than any other dramatic storyline featured in the show, the power struggle will always be its central theme. It’s not difficult to see how much the story mirrors real-life events, and the author has confirmed that US politics indeed influenced it to some extent.
We know which periods of history Martin based hisA Song of Ice and Firenovels, and during the time he was drafting the earlier stories, the US had a different political leader. As times changed, so did the president – and this had a great impact on the writer’s works.
George RR Martin Incorporated US Politics intoGame of Thrones
George RR Martinhas mentioned that his hit novel franchise was based on the politics of the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Wars of the Roses, and the Hundred Years’ War. The author heavily studied the history of these events which inspired him to write one of the most successful book series in the world.
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While speaking withTIME Magazine, he revealed that the US politics at the time he was starting on the project also influenced his writing, although it was unintentional. “I think probably, to some extent, I have. I did not set out to do so,” he explained.
He talked about fellow master storytellerJRR Tolkienwho was also accused of writingThe Lord of the Ringsas an allegory to the tragic World Wars. Martin refuted the claim that he was also doing the same, but it could not be helped. “I live in these times, and it’s inevitable that they’re going to have some influence on me,” he noted.
Martin said that the franchise could parallel another massive political issue that is happening around the world: global warming. In his conversation withThe New York Times, he said that the people of Westeros are so focused on fighting their individual battles over power and wealth that they are actively ignoring the real threat: winter is coming. This event in the book has the potential to destroy all of them.
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There are many similarities that we can find inGame of Thronesthat reflect today’s political landscape and social issues, so it’s great to know that Martin has incorporated these in his novels to show people the possible repercussions of their actions.
George RR Martin Expressed Controversial Political View
In 2018, Martin shared a bold political opinion about the current state of the country at the time. He said in his conversation withThe New York Times:
Many good men through history have been terrible kings. Many bad men have been good kings. Of course, now we live in a time where we have a bad man who is also a bad president.
Many fans accuse the writer of staying out of politics, but it seems like he has been very expressive with his political stance through his books, as well as in his interviews.
Game of Thronesis currently available to watch on HBO.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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