Blog Post 4

Adaptations are essential for pieces.  Especially for such a long book like Game of Thrones.  But something’s you just cannot change.  For example, when Bran hears the woman and man talking about taking his father’s throne.  That part is essential because it gives the book a first look at a plot.  Until this point nothing has really happened until Bran hears them talking about his dad.  Another seen that is important is when Bran climbs throughout Winterfell.  We don’t know too much about Bran except for his climbing.  The author continues to write about how Bran climbs even though he is not supposed to.  For the author to stress this so much, it cannot be eliminated.  Another seen that would have to stay the same is when Ned gets the letter that Jon has been murdered.  This has to remain the same exact way to display all the emotions and hesitations that came with Ned decide to be The Kings Hand.   Although, there are some things that cannot be taken out, there are some things that can.  For example, when Bran is describing the brother and sister having sex that should absolutely be eliminated.  Its one thing to say they are having sex but to have a seven year old describe it as they are wrestling is just plain nasty.  Another thing that can be cut out is the talking down on Arya by her peers for her sowing.  The chapter was very long to only talk about Arya being talked about.  This isn’t too important so it would have to be adapted to avoid a long boring scene.