Monday, February 22, 2021

[SPOILERS] Why did Ned keep Jon Snow's parentage a secret from Catalyn?

Just finished the series (& haven't read the books fwiw) and I can't figure this out. Their relationship was portrayed as very modern with her input being valued and respected throughout. If he'd told her the truth, Jon Snow's entire life would've improved tenfold as well as Ned's own marriage. Catalyn would know that her husband hadn't cheated and wouldn't resent a child she would be raising.

I can only think of a few explanations:

  1. He didn't trust her (she does have a temper - holding tyrion as hostage, letting jaime go without talking to robb, etc - maybe she'd tell Robert in anger?)
  2. This plot point wasn't planned at the start of the show?

Would love to hear what you guys think or if I'm missing something obvious.



Submitted February 23, 2021 at 12:45AM by NecessaryGarden https://ift.tt/3kfcaE7

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