Game Of Thrones: 5 Winners & 5 Losers In 'First Of His Name'
The Winners:
5. Podrick
Its easy to forget that Podrick really did kill someone all those episodes back, and not just someone: a knight of the Kingsguard. He never faltered in his duty to Tyrion on the battlefield and his nerve didnt fail him, nor did he hesitate with what he had to do. Putting a spear through the back of a mans head doesnt come naturally to everyone. Podrick never asked for thanks after the battle though he certainly got it and he never bragged about his deed, not once, as many would have. Podricks incredibly modest demeanour often makes you overlook his qualities, and this is certainly how Brienne sees him as they journey from Kings Landing. Podrick struggles to ride a horse and has no idea that you need to skin a rabbit before you cook it. This frustrates Brienne all the more since shes already decided that she has no need for a squire, let alone a useless one. Its true that Podrick is not a prodigy at everything, but he never complains when he is set a task, and if he doesnt know how to do something, he does his best to work it out for himself. Hes the sort of guy who would probably win employee-of-the-month every other month at his part-time retail job whilst he's at university; hes occasionally clueless, but hes always diligent and sometimes brilliant. Were reminded of this when he tells Brienne of his exploits at the Blackwater, and she certainly begins to see him in a new light: one of respect. Its not just the nature of the feat though; its the way that he sees it, as though anybody in his position would have calmly done the same.
