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I did not know her acting until "me before you" movie w/. Sam Claflin, which got me to search for Emilia Clark. Surprisely,
Game of Thrones takes place on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos in a setting that very much resembles the Middle Ages of Earth — though, as in many fantasy novels, there’s no specific correlation to Earth history. While the story contains common fantasy elements, such as swordplay, magic, and fantastical creatures like dragons, those elements are downplayed in favor of political intrigue and human drama.
The show depicts the three core storylines of the book series. The first is the continuing civil war between the various houses of Westeros, each vying for the Iron Throne and control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros — hence, the name Game of Thrones .
The three principle houses involved in this civil war are the Starks of Winterfell, the Lannisters of Casterly Rock, and the Baratheons of Dragonstone. At the start of the series, the Baratheons control the Iron Throne.
However, with the death of King Robert Baratheon, the Lannisters seize power when Robert’s wife Cersei Lannister becomes queen-regent after her son assumes the throne; Cersei’s brother, Tyrion Lannister , becomes their chief advisor. After that, many of the other houses rise up to fight Lannister control and claim their own right to the Iron Throne.
The second storyline takes place in Essos, a harsh land of mostly desert. Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled daughter and last surviving heir to House Targaryen (which used to rule the Seven Kingdoms before the Baratheons came to power), seeks to build an army and return to Westeros to reclaim the Iron Throne.
At first sold into marriage to the Dothraki tribal leader Khal Drogo by her older brother (who was later killed), Daenerys has become a powerful queen and has in her possession three dragons — a species thought instinct since the rule of the Targaryens. With her dragons and the massive army she’s building, Daenerys plans to cross the Narrow Sea, which separates the two continents, and defeat those who deposed and killed her father.
The third storyline takes place in the Northern part of Westeros at the massive ice structure called the Wall, which protects the southern lands from the “wildling” humans and supernatural creatures (such as White Walkers) that live “beyond the Wall.” Jon Snow, the illegitimate son of Ned Stark (head of House Stark) enlists with the Night’s Watch, the small army stationed at the Wall that is charged with protecting the southern lands.
With the approach of a long winter, the Wall and the Night’s Watch are under siege from wildling invaders who seek to overtake the Seven Kingdoms. What’s happening at the Wall is mostly unknown to the rest of Westeros, and the peoples of the Seven Kingdoms are unprepared for the coming threat.
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Outline of Themes in Game of Thrones: Daenerys and Dragons All Scenes (Seasons 1-7)
I. Introduction A. Description of Game of Thrones setting (Westeros and Essos) B. Emphasis on political intrigue and human drama over fantasy elements
II. Core Storylines A. Civil war for the Iron Throne in Westeros 1. Houses involved: Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons 2. Lannister rise to power after the death of King Robert Baratheon 3. Other houses challenging Lannister control
B. Daenerys Targaryen's journey in Essos
1. Exiled heir to House Targaryen seeking to reclaim the Iron Throne
2. Sold into marriage to Khal Drogo, becomes a powerful queen
3. Possesses three dragons, plans to cross the Narrow Sea and defeat her enemies
C. Events at the Wall in the Northern part of Westeros
1. The Wall protects the southern lands from "wildling" humans and supernatural creatures
2. Jon Snow, illegitimate son of Ned Stark, joins the Night's Watch
3. Wall under siege from wildling invaders, unknown threat to the rest of Westeros
III. Overall Themes A. Power struggles and conflicts for control B. Character development and personal journeys C. Clash between supernatural elements and human world D. Exploration of political intrigue and societal dynamics
Note: This outline focuses specifically on the themes related to Daenerys Targaryen and the presence of dragons in Game of Thrones, spanning seasons 1 to 7.
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Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke is a British actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. She has received various accolades, including an Empire Award, a Saturn Award, three Critics' Choice Award nominations and four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Wikipedia
Born: October 23, 1986 (age 36 years), London, United Kingdom
Full name: Emilia Isabelle Euphemia Rose Clarke
Height: 5′ 2″
Parents: Jennifer Clarke, Peter Clarke
Hair color: Brown hair
Alma mater: Drama Centre London
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