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Emily asked this question about A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2):
Why does Stannis have to be so stern? Sure he's got the most rightful claim to the throne but I don't understand why he has to be so serious.
Csilla He doesn't _have to be_ serious. He just _is_.
Some of the comments discussed the part his childhood had on the development of Stannis' personality, bu…moreHe doesn't _have to be_ serious. He just _is_.
Some of the comments discussed the part his childhood had on the development of Stannis' personality, but it isn't just nurture, it's nature as well. We have different predispositions, some of us are more prone to develop certain characteristics.
If your profile is correct you are 27 now, your were 21 when you asked this question... hopefully, you've managed to develop some empathy toward your fellow human beings who are different than you. There is no one perfect way to be, even if there were, life is imperfect, so not all of us will get there, if any. Do you think nobody ever said behind your back, 'why does Emily have to be so *insert characteristic*'?(less)
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A Clash of Kings
by George R.R. Martin
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