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    Social exchange theory explains that we as individuals use economic principles when evaluating interpersonal relationships. This theory assumes that people try to maximize rewards accordingly to their investment and that people evaluate their relationships to calculate exactly how much we invest in a specific relationship and decide if our rewards are worth the costs. Based on the satisfaction with the results‚ an individual can decide if the relationship is worth continued investment. Social

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    In a sense all characters are based on some form of a historical figure or at least have an inspiration from them. HBO’s Game of Thrones female characters can be easily defined as any historical female icons. Take for instance‚ Joan of Arc: When she was about 16‚ the voices exhorted her to bear aid to the dauphin‚ later King Charles VII‚ then kept from the throne by the English in the Hundred Years War. Joan won the aid of Robert de Baudricourt‚ captain of the dauphin’s forces in Vaucouleurs‚ in

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    Chronology is a term used to define a series of events and their time periods in which they occur in a piece of work such as literature‚ poetry or films/television series. The term Chronological order is used to define a piece of work which follows a specific timeline and does not deviate majorly. A good example of chronology in a piece of literature is the ‘Harry Potter’ book series written by J. K. Rowling. This series follows the protagonist from the age of 11-18 and only deviates with the use

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    river’s frigid waters sparkled in the sun’s light attempted to warm the earth below. Yet‚ winter maintained it’s harsh grasp on the continent. Winter was the only season many young lords and ladies had ever known. While the Reach‚ like the rest of Westeros‚ was cold. The southern kingdom was no where near as bleak as its counterparts. The land was fertile enough to produce crops and flowers even in the coldest of years. In a way‚ the region was liken to that of a false spring. Always on the cusp of

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    All of the little things in life‚ no matter how miniscule‚ helped shape our identity. In the show Game of Thrones‚ written by George R.R Martin‚ there is a character by the name of Daenerys Targaryen. Her father was king of the Seven kingdoms of Westeros until he was murdered. Her whole family was slaughtered‚ all but her brother. One would think that she would still be raised as a princess‚ and in part‚ she was. Her brother Viserys Targaryen wanted the throne and he wanted it badly. Daenerys was

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    controversy due to its use of sex‚ violence‚ and the treatment of female characters since the airing of its first episode in 2011. From the beginning‚ the series used images of rape‚ prostitution‚ and female nudity to depict the medieval-like world of Westeros and Essos. While many argue that the series exploits the subjects of sex‚ and violence‚ others argue that it simply depicts the difficulties faced by women in a feudal society. George R.R. Martin the series co-executive producer‚ script writer

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    main characters are all closely represented in the television show‚ especially in the first season. But this paper will focus more on the books than the more popular show. We start off in Winterfell‚ the premier northern stronghold in the realm of Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms. The House of Stark are the Lords of the North‚ ruling a region as big as the other kingdoms combined. Eddard Stark‚ patriarch and Lord of Winterfell‚ is out on a hunting party with some of his sons and knights‚ when they discover

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    I am Hot and You Are Cold Why we Should Insulate the Basement “Winter is coming.” As we approach the imminent arrival of winter in our world‚ these words from Game of Thrones should definitely be kept in mind (Martin 1). For many of the people of Westeros have fallen to the cold‚ and we in our realm are no more immune to this hazard. Keeping oneself in a thermally stable and comfortable environment is important to the health‚ welfare‚ happiness‚ and productivity of an individual. Unfortunately‚ people

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    In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn‚ The Dark Horse directed by James Napier Robertson‚ and A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin love brings out the worst in characters. Some characters are selfish in love‚ they use love as justification for their questionable actions‚ and they love power more than other people. The main story line in Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is that Amy is framing her husband Nick for her murder. She sets up an elaborate scheme to hurt

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