Barristan Selmy: The Gift of Shame | Character Analysis | ASOIAF

Great knights deserve to die on the battlefield with sword in hand, defeated foes scattered at their feet. Women would weep at their passing, and men would sing the tales of their deeds in grand halls for generations to come. Yet in war, there were always survivors. Most warriors who survived such conflicts all the way to old age hardly ever retired with dignity. Such was the case with Ser Barristan Selmy. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. Dubbed Barristan the Bold for his prowess on the battlefield and overall demeanor, Selmy spent his life as a knight with varying allegiances, countless enemies, and an endless supply of war stories. Still, into old age, all Ser Barristan desired was to serve in the Kingsguard, upholding his honor and his word. But when he was publicly shamed and tossed aside like the toy of a bored child, he realized his greatest moment of shame was actually a gift by which to find his real calling. He served once more the great house of the dragon lords, presenting himself as a valuable ally to his Queen and an unbreakable adversary to his enemies. So, who exactly is Barristan Selmy, and why is he such an interesting character? Let’s explore…

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0:00 Introduction
1:21 Humble Beginnings (Background)
2:28 Deeds of Prowess (Background)
5:13 A Day Ill-Remembered (Background)
6:19 Plight of the Defender (Background)
9:12 Vigil for the Unknown & Sound Council
10:24 Changing of the Guard & Great Shame
13:17 Reborn, Repurposed
15:03 In Need of an Army & Liberation
16:26 Faith in the Dragon & Knights Unforgiven
19:09 Worthy of Renown & A Budding Army
20:04 Foreign Alliances and Betrayals
21:17 Lowly Act by a Noble Man
22:59 Reluctant Rule
24:01 Analysis
26:54 Conclusion
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