In episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 3, what did Theon mean when he said "my real father lost his head at King's landing?
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Theon's words in season 3 episode 4
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This can only mean that Theon has realized that Lord Eddard Stark was more of a father to him than Balon Grayjoy, his biological father.
As far as I remember, Theon does not say this in the books. He does show some remorse for what he has done, but he does not go as far as claim that Ned Stark was his real father.
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By saying this, he admits that he considers that his real father was Lord Eddard Stark, the man who raised him during the last 10 years, and not Balon Greyjoy, his biological father.
answered Apr 25 at 14:24
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In episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 3, what did Theon mean when he said "my real father lost his head at King's landing?
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This can only mean that Theon has realized that Lord Eddard Stark was more of a father to him than Balon Grayjoy, his biological father.
As far as I remember, Theon does not say this in the books. He does show some remorse for what he has done, but he does not go as far as claim that Ned Stark was his real father.
answered Apr 25 at 14:24
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thanks i've also read the books and Theon does not say those words - OursIsTheFury Apr 25 at 14:29
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