In this discussion, it is important to ask what purpose Lady Stoneheart serves in the novels.
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The goal of this piece is not to deny that it would be cool or interesting to see a resurrected Catelyn zombie in the TV adaptation who wouldn’t want to see a vengeful, Frey-slaughtering machine that viewers can root for? I contend that in the context of the plot and the context of advancing character development, it simply does not make sense to include her. While this twist is widely considered to be a favorite among fans, HBO’s Game of Thrones would be better off not including Lady Stoneheart. As if the Red Wedding, (occurring approximately halfway through the volume) wasn’t traumatic enough, the final paragraphs in the epilogue reveal that Catelyn has been resurrected as a homicidal zombie out for revenge, primarily against the Freys who coordinated the Red Wedding. With this introduction, GRRM proves that he has complete control over our petty emotional connections to characters. In what is one of the most shocking revelations in the novel, the reader is introduced to Lady Stoneheart, formerly known as Catelyn Tully. The epilogue of A Storm of Swords hits heavy. She was dead.” (A Storm of Swords, GRRM, 2000) Raymund opened her throat from ear to ear.
She was dead for a day and night before they stripped her naked and threw her body in the river. When she lowered her hood, something tightened inside Merrett’s chest, and for a moment he could not breathe.
“The outlaws parted as she came forward, saying no word. The opinions expressed below do not necessarily reflect those of WotW or its staff. This guest editorial concerns a story-to-show change and thus contains major book spoilers (including A Dance with Dragons material) in its argument, so please read at your own risk.
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