House of the Dragon
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Summary
Not only is it shocking that Alicent Hightower sneaks into Dragonstone to meet with Rhaenyra , but she also makes two unexpected pick regarding Aegon ’s life sentence and her feeling for Rhaenyra inHouse of the Dragon ’s season 2 finale . As the Dance of the Dragons ’ story unravels , Alicent and Rhaenyra surprisingly take on rearward arc . Alicent now tell on her initial ideals and abandons the need to take after the plan always set out for her . In contrast , Rhaenyra now deceive her rebelliousness and compromise nature to succeed the path laid out for her that she believes is consecrate by the god .
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s ending , Alicent begs Rhaenyra to spare herself and Helaena so they can live anonymously elsewhere . While she prepare for Aemond ’s inevitable fate as he leaves for Harrenhal , Alicent ab initio ask that Rhaenyra bare Aegon . However , Rhaenyra reminds Alicent of her own words : “ It ’s too late . ” Rhaenyra has no choice but to vote down Aegon to terminate the resistance . Despite betraying her moral and duties in motherhood , Alicent bear that Aegon must expire . While Rhaenyra rejects Alicent ’s pass to come with her , they ’re now hold as they arrange out on two very unlike , dangerous route .
Why Alicent Is Prepared To Let Rhaenyra Kill Aegon
Alicent Chooses Helaena’s Freedom & Peace Over Aegon’s Life
While she recognize his faults and that she fail him rise up , Alicent is very defensive and protective over Aegon . He ’s her first child and , like herself , has been burdened with the expectations and responsibility of his duties to the crown and family that he never want . He may be a petty , brattish , petulant , and often cruel boy , butHouse of the Dragonhumanizes Aegonto the point where he garners material sympathy . Aegon is quite a tragic soma in this story , and Alicent has never known how to in good order worry for , musical accompaniment , virtuously guide , or control him .
For this reason , Alicent is n’t as unforced to allow Aegon ’s death as she would Aemond , whose uncontrollable madness and despotism make her see him more as a monster . As Rhaenyra point out , Alicent mistaking Aegon ’s name for Aegon the Conquerorled her to facilitate this war and usurpation , so she feels creditworthy for the dangerous and authorised position that Aegon is now in . Still , she get laid that Aegon is not innocent in the warfare – his faulting mostly outway his virtuesand he makes cruel and impetuous decision in his bureau .
At this point , Alicent believes that Rhaenyra has effectively make headway the state of war due to her army of firedrake and dragonriders greatly outnumbering the Greens .
Ultimately , Alicent is no longer naif enough to believe she can protect Aegon when he is the one who stole and sits on Rhaenyra ’s throne . Now that Rhaenyra has the upper hand , Alicent has a pick : plain Aegon , proceed the warfare , remain in her prison of a palace , and learn her family die with disgrace and rip on her hands , or allowRhaenyra to take King ’s Landing , kill Aegon , and get herself and Helaena – the only real innocent authority in this war – go free . Alicent must decide between letting Aegon die or condemn herself and Helaena to misery , so she prefer for the former .
House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 3 makes a enceinte change to Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen ’s Fire & Blood news report , but with honorable reason .
Why Alicent Wants Rhaenyra To Come Away With Her
Neither Alicent Nor Rhaenyra Have Had The Peace & Freedom They Dreamt Of As Teenagers
Alicent ’s option in ready to permit Rhaenyra kill Aegon make sense as a do-or-die and loath conclusion to save her innocent daughter , but ask Rhaenyra to go off with her is quite surprising . There ’s long been atheory that Alicent and Rhaenyra were romantically involvedas teenagers , withOlivia Cooke even admitting that she plays Queen Alicent with her own ( non - canon ) impression that she and Rhaenyra had kissedat some head . A romantic linkup made all of their betrayals and feud far more tragic and devastating , with there seemingly being no way that the two could ever find a well-chosen future together .
Whether their human relationship is platonic or does have romanticistic undercurrent , Alicent and Rhaenyra ’s last truly happy days were together right before Aemma died .
That is , until Alicent suggest that they lead away together . Whether their relationship is platonic or does have wild-eyed tinge , Alicent and Rhaenyra ’s last truly well-chosen days were together correct beforeAemma Arryn expire . Rhaenyra even wanted to pass away with Alicent and just rag her firedrake and deplete cake every day , but Alicent prompt her that they have duty in King ’s Landing . Now , over 20 years later on , Alicent wants Rhaenyra to draw away with her and live the life they dreamed of together as teenagers , with Rhaenyra sadly refuse her because of the duties she has in King ’s Landing .
House of the Dragon ’s Queen Alicent Hightower , 2nd married woman to King Viserys , bears him children who are key players in the Dance of the Dragons .
Alicent and Rhaenyra have always been confined by the expectations and plans laid out for them , duties to their fellowship , and constraints as the daughters of hefty men and mother of powerful boy . Reflecting the meaning ofAlicent ’s lake scene inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 6 , they never had the freedom to choose their own route or peace in life . Alicent offers this opportunity to Rhaenyra in the hopes that they can accomplish those dreaming of exemption and autonomy they had as teens , knowing it was slip from them by the fix prospect of servicing and power .
What Happens To Alicent After House Of The Dragon Season 2
Alicent Doesn’t Get The Freedom She Wishes For
UnlessHouse of the Dragongreatly departs from George R.R. Martin’sFire & Bloodbook , Alicent wo n’t be able to flee King ’s landing place as she hop . In the book , Rhaenyra takes King ’s Landing and spares Alicent and Helaena , though they rest in the Red Keep under Team Black ’s watch . While Rhaenyra has King ’s landing place , Alicent catch Otto be fulfill , Helaena die by suicide , and Aemond pass away in a affaire d’honneur against Daemon . She ultimately blames Rhaenyra for Helaena ’s decease , and stay in the Red Keep when Rhaenyra take flight to Dragonstone after a serial of dangerous rioting in King ’s Landing .
Tragically , House of the Dragon ’s Alicent Hightower dies alone of wintertime fever in the Red Keep two yr after the war , having produce to detest the coloring K .
AfterAegon kills Rhaenyra on Dragonstone , Alicent soon sees her son die when Aegon is fatally poisoned by his own men . Alicent is spared during the Hour of the Wolf , when Cregan Stark exacts jurist against traitors and malefactor in the war , and remains in King ’s landing place after her granddaughter , Jaehaera , dies by felo-de-se after marrying Rhaenyra ’s boy King Aegon III Targaryen . Tragically , House of the Dragon ’s Alicent Hightower dies alone of winter febricity in the Red Keep two years after the war , having grow to hate the color Green River .
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
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ingest home about 172 years before the event ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the ascent of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to subsist the Doom of Valyria . The democratic HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who toy the older versions of the characters . Also star in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s beginner , King Viserys Targaryen .
