Game Of Thrones
WARNING : Spoilers forGame of Thronesseason 8 , episode 3 .
ManyGame of Thronescharacters die courageously during the Battle of Winterfell , but none of the dearly start out had a death quite likeLyanna Mormont . In terms of storytelling and stakes , the vernal persona had the “ best ” last , one that makes “ The Long Night ” a more effectual sequence .
limn by 15 - year - honest-to-god Bella Ramsey , Lyanna Mormont has been the quintessential scene - stealingGame of Thronescharacter since first appearing in season 6 ’s " The Broken Man . " Despite her lack of living experience , at least in comparison to older character , Lyanna Mormont showed swell skill at playing the game in Westeros ; she was able to efficaciously size up her opponents and communicate like a seasoned veteran soldier . Whereas manyGame of Thronescharacters have contrive bravado , Lyanna Mormont was a born leader , a ride or die character who showed no fear , even in her bit of death .
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Prior to the Battle of Winterfell inGame of Thronesseason 8 , Lyanna Mormont evidence her vulnerable side when converse with her uncle Jorah Mormont in " A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . " For many fans , the demise of both characters seemed inevitable . ButGame of Thronesultimately did n’t kill off Lyanna Mormont with an inconsequential import . rather , showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss made her the centrepiece of a pivotal natural action sequence .
The Stakes Of Lyanna Mormont’s Death
As the Wights invade Winterfell , Arya Starkdisplays her struggle skill and takes down multiple enemies . Meanwhile , Lyanna Mormont comes face to face with a whale . Wisely , Game of Thronesdidn’t use this finicky sequence to counterpoint heroism with fear , at least between the two young girl . Instead , it ’s The Hound who becomes paralyzed by concern , which parallel Lyanna Mormont ’s valiant battle shout as she round a legitimate Big Bad .
Lyanna Mormont whimpers upon being attacked , but she then composes herself and charges forward , only to be literally shell . But or else of appearing decrepit , uninstructed , and inexperient at war , Lyanna Mormont kills the hulk withDragonglasswhile apparently taking her last intimation . It ’s a crucialGame of Throneskill , and Lyanna Mormont once again steals the scene , her net scene .
Lyanna Mormont Compared To Other Battle Of Winterfell Deaths
When Ed dies during the Battle of Winterfell , it ’s overshadowed by Samwell Tarley ’s fear . And believe that Beric Dondarrion had antecedently been kill numerous time , his dying is more dramatic than purely nonrational . As for the Red WitchMelisandre , she plays a polar role in the Battle of Winterfell , and the episode ends with her walk of destruction , but it ’s not a “ dandy ” destruction .
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With Theon Greyjoy , a decease via Wights ( or theNight King ) seemed inevitable the moment he volunteered to protect Bran Stark , and he does indeed receive a last minute of repurchase . And Jorah Mormont likewise receives an honorable death while defending Daenerys Targaryen , a last pedestal that lover have been promise for days . But the nature of Lyanna Mormont ’s death was entirely irregular ; an iconic David vs. Goliath bit when all seemed lost .
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Now thatLyanna and Jorah Mormonthave been kill off inGame of Thrones , House Mormont is seemingly extinct ( assuming that Daenerys did n’t cheat on Jon ) . And while Jorah Mormont ’s destruction technically marks the death of the pedigree , it ’s Lyanna Mormont who will arguably obtain the big Battle of Winterfell statue and theoretically become a mythical number to next generations .
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