53 Bran VI- Discuss only this chapter and anything prior

[Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie), Not_Your_Typical_Lannister]

53 Bran VI- Discuss only this chapter and anything prior

[Ria]

Can we just take a moment to discuss the biggest mystery in the known world - WHY DOES HODOR SAY HODOR?!

[Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie), Not_Your_Typical_Lannister]

Ria wrote: "Can we just take a moment to discuss the biggest mystery in the known world - WHY DOES HODOR SAY HODOR?!"

Oh good question. He is someone from the story's son is he not? I just can't remember.

We don't really know a lot about him do we. Well Other than the fact that he is massive and a little slow. Oh and the fact that he has a big, long #$$%^&* that swings around. Sorry that was not necessary to post. I will delete if you want. Just say the word.

[Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie), Not_Your_Typical_Lannister]

Back to Bran:

I really like that he is not sitting around feeling sorry for himself. He wants to be out and about in the basket and doesn't care what others think. Way to go Bran!

This quote comes to mind:
“The only difference between a rut and a grave is a few feet.”
― Steve Chandler, Reinventing Yourself: How To Become The Person You've Always Wanted To Be

[Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie), Not_Your_Typical_Lannister]

When I got to this chapter I realized how long it has been since we read a Bran chapter. I had to stop and think OK where the heck are we with Bran.

This book has gotten so good. I am loving it. This is how I have seen it so far:

-first 1/4: very interesting and informative (world building, character intros, blah, blah, blah)

-second 1/4: well paced and pretty good

-third 1/4 till now: sooo much is happening!! I can't get enough of it.

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Ria wrote: "Can we just take a moment to discuss the biggest mystery in the known world - WHY DOES HODOR SAY HODOR?!"

Hahaha, that reminds me of when my son was addicted to Pokemon and watched the tv show. The Pokemon animals could talk (kind of) but all they said was their names over and over again - "Pikachu, pickachu!". " Charmander, charmander!"

[Ria]

Well yeah, that's the thing. I'd get it if he only said his name, but "hodor" is a completely random word.

[Ritika]

I just feel GRRM pays a lot of attention to Hodor. I have a feeling he's got some history and some mystery.

[Brianna]

thoughts while reading:
I can only imagine the struggle Bran has had dealing his injury. Like he said, he is basically more helpless than Rickon who he considers a baby.
"A man's worth is not marked by a ser before his name." This is the second time someone has implied that being a knight does not mean they are honorable.
I still feel so bad for Rickon. He keeps getting left behind by everyone!
I find it interesting that Bran points out Sansa lost her wolf when Robb is questioning her logic/actions/words.
I wonder if any Stark will ever return to Winterfell after they head south. They don't exactly have a great track record with this yet (Brandon, Ned's father, Ned, Lyanna, etc.).
"The old gods have no power in the south. The weirwoods there were all cut down, thousands of years ago. How can they watch your brother when they have no eyes?"

[Brianna]

I'm curious about Hodor as well. I think it's interesting that they call him Hodor even though that's not his real name. Maybe we'll learn more about him and why that's the only word he says later on in the series.