A Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones

by

George R. R. Martin

A Game of Thrones Symbols

The Others

The Others, also called “white walkers,” symbolize the potentially apocalyptic threat of climate change that humanity faces. The novel opens with a description of the Others killing two Night’s Watchmen, causing another to flee. Because…

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The Iron Throne

The Iron Throne symbolizes the life-or-death stakes of politics, power, and the “game of thrones.” The throne is made of several swords welded and hammered together. When one sits on the throne, those swords are…

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