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Character Review: Theon Greyjoy

Theon Greyjoy, the last remaining son of Baelon Greyjoy, was taken away by Ned Stark after the Iron Islands were defeated by Roberts’s army. Ned Stark cared of Theon just like his own son. Later on Theon betrayed Ned and his memory by capturing Winterfell for his real father, Baelon Greyjoy.
Theon was the best friend of the King in the North, Robb Stark. Theon was sent on a mission by Robb Stark. During which Theon betrayed Robb and took control of Winterfell right after Ned Stark’s death. He even had to prosecute Ser Rodrick. At last he was betrayed by his own people and submitted to Ramsay Bolton.  
Theon is a charcter of this play, whose life rotates around deep suffering. Ramsay Bolton even cuts out his Penis and submits to Theon’s father, Baelon Greyjoy. Ramsay tortured Theon in a very deep level because of which Theon even forgot his own identity. Ramsay forced Theon to be known as the Reek. Eventhough house Bolton was a torturous house since past, Ramsay was more torturous than any of his late ancestors.
Further, Theon suffers from Ramsay as he marries Theon’s so called sister Sansa Stark. Theon becomes helpless seeing his sister married to a torturous, evil, and usurper man. Later on Sansa and Theon are successful in fleeing from Winterfell. When Sansa comes under the protection of Lady Brienne, Theon asks Brienne to give her a horse so that he could return back to iron islands and settle the business there too.
In conclusion, Theon Greyjoy is a type of character who wants to rise in power even though he didn’t have any ability to be one of the Lords. Thus, there are lots of hurdle in his life to get what he wants.


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