War and Peace in Game of Thrones as An Epic Narrative

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Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
Volume:9 Issue:1
War and Peace in Game of Thrones as An Epic Narrative

War and Peace in Game of Thrones as An Epic Narrative

Pages : 17-38

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Publication Date : 2024-06-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to examine the war and peace themes in the TV series Game of Thrones, which can be considered as an epic a popular culture narrative. Epics’ themes are of war, adventure and chivalry and they reproduce discourse on values, morality, war and peace though one or more protagonists. Epics, traditionally, construct war discourse by concepts like just war, war ethics and honor, and peace discourse by absence of war. In this study, Game of Thrones, has been examined in terms of war and peace themes via Thematic Analysis. Results revealed that Game of Thrones, somewhat differs from traditional epic narratives. Although classical themes like “just war discourse” pops on and off throughout the show, it is also emphasizes that war is not a glorious act. Showing conflicting perspectives of the warring parties, narrative of the show refutes many narratives that serves as justification of war. Moreover, in Game of Thrones universe, peace is not built on the absence of war. Narrative emphasized that non-conflict is not sufficient but a just administration is necessary for peace. In this context, peacebuilding in the Game of Thrones manifests itself in a way that converges with Galtung\'s conceptualization of peace.
Keywords : Taht Oyunları, Epik, Tematik Analiz, Savaş, Barış

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