A Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones

by

George R. R. Martin

Tommen Baratheon Character Analysis

Most people in the realm believe that Tommen is Cersei and Robert’s son, though his actually Cersei and Jaime’s biological son. He is also Joffrey and Myrcella’s brother and Twyin’s grandson. Ned’s discovery that Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen are not Robert’s children sets in motion Ned’s plan to ensure that the Crown passes to Stannis Baratheon instead of Joffrey.
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Tommen Baratheon Character Timeline in A Game of Thrones

The timeline below shows where the character Tommen Baratheon appears in A Game of Thrones. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 7: Arya
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Jon and Arya watch Bran fight Prince Tommen. The two use wooden swords and are wrapped in layers of protective cushions. When they’re... (full context)
Chapter 32: Arya
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...the Red Keep as part of Syrio’s training for her. Princess Myrcella and her brother, Tommen, see her and mistake her for a boy. They insist she doesn’t belong in the... (full context)
Chapter 47: Eddard
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...until Joffrey comes of age. He should marry Sansa off to Joffrey, have Arya marry Tommen, and Myrcella marry Robb. By the time Joffrey comes of age, Ned will be like... (full context)