Long has a debate raged over the topic of foresight. Some say that knowing the time and manner of death would be advisable, as they could make peace and live what life they do have to the fullest before their end. Others, though, would feel such knowledge as an inescapable cloud looming over their heads for their entire lives. Most adults would surely crack under such pressure, let alone children, but in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, a young greendreamer displayed mental and emotional fortitude worthy of legend. This man, or rather, boy, was Jojen Reed. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. The son of Ned Stark’s greatest ally and a recipient of greendreams, Jojen Reed knew what day he would die, yet he persevered in his aid of a crippled wolf despite the eventuality it would cause. Already uncanny because of his nature as a crannogman, Jojen was even more secluded due to his prophetic powers, which existed both as a blessing and a curse. He carried arcane and predictive knowledge with him wherever he went, leaving him stoic and sullen beyond his years. With every move he made, he marched straight toward his own doom, but he bore the burden nobly and thought not of himself, but of the greater good. Fully grown and “heroic” men suffered less and complained more than Jojen Reed, who instead sought only to fulfill his purpose. So, who exactly is Jojen Reed, and why is he such an interesting character? Let’s explore…
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0:00 Introduction
2:06 Background
4:15 A Pledge to the Wolves
4:59 Extended Stay & Green Visions
6:26 The Fall of Winterfell
7:40 Splitting Up
8:23 Tumultuous Trek North
10:06 Haunted Kitchens
11:28 Frozen Wasteland
12:40 Destination in Sight
13:08 Training with a Bird & Lonely Suffering
14:12 Analysis
17:08 Conclusion
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Sad Cinematic - Liborio Conti
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9 июл 2024
