Post 18 - Image's Different Meanings

                       I believe that the reason images from songs, poems, or anything really have different meanings is because of the many different experiences people have. You could have an upbeat song that you enjoy listening to, but all of a sudden you may have a tragedy happen. The song you once listened to now you see it in a different way.

                     Even though it's from a show and the people who gain meaning from this song are fictional, I still believe it shows people reacting differently to the same song. In Game of Thrones, the Lannister's song is the Rains of Castamere. To the Lannisters, the song represents the strength of their house. Lord Reynes of Castamere no longer respected house Lannister after the weakness shown by their Lord Tytos. When Tytos' son Tywin became Lord, house Reyne rebelled against their liege. Tywin decided to prove his might and quickly defeated the Reynes executing every Reyne and burning their castle, making the family extinct.

But now the rains weep o'er his hall,

with no one there to hear.

Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall,

and not a soul to hear.

For the rest of the Kingdoms, this song is a threat. It shows them the ruthlessness and strength of Tywin and House Lannister. We get imagery throughout the song of a house believing they are equal, "Only a cat of a different coat, that's all the truth I know" But even if you are equal the lyrics make sure to tell the other houses that you will lose against Tywin. Even as proof that the Lannisters see it as strength and everyone, a threat. After the Reynes rebellion, another Lord, Lord Farman became aggressive toward the Lannisters. Tywin sent a musician to the Lords keep to play the Rains of Castamere in the keep. Afterwards, Lord Farman never questioned the Lannisters again.