Why Theon Looked Like An Old Man After Ramsay's Games 😨

Did you know in the books Theon Greyjoy looks like an old man? This short uses evidence from A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons and The Winds of Winter.

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[KROGANLovesKittensAndPuppies]

"I am Iron Born." Reek answered, lying. The boy he'd been before had been Iron Born, true enough, but Reek had come into this world in the dungeons of the Dreadfort.

[Jaime.Lannister]

Just when I thought Joffrey was a monster...

[robh]

The first “Reek” chapter was such an “oh god” moment for me in thrones. For those who don’t know Martin titles each chapter after the character whose POV you are reading from. So the first time “Reek” came up you were meant to assume it was a brand new character, until you get into it. And slowly as he describes the hell he’s been through you realize it’s Theon .. was a terrifying moment in the books and some awesome writing.

[Keptaro]

What he has turned into is an insult to the Ironborn's belief that "what is dead may never die but rises again, harder and stronger".
Theon died in Winterfell. And he will never rise again, physically and mentally

[Rude_i_Wredne]

"Anyways, subscribe for more" feels here like something Ramsay would say.

[Thatoneguy]

Im not a fan of what Theon does in the books (or the show for that matter) but what he went thru in both is just inhuman. And while alot of people who I’ve discussed about the character say he deserves it for what he did to Winterfell and House Stark, I think he got a worse punishment than what I believe Ramsay will eventually get in the books

[alexblankenship]

Theon’s story in the books is the saddest for me. He shamefully betrayed the Stark’s and his own conscience. Living as Reek is worse than dying with the Stark’s would have been. But there is some hope of redemption at the end. I’m nervous that Ramsay will catch him again.

[msjkramey]

3 stone is 42 pounds for anyone wondering

[pierredupont]

Theon is one of the best written characters in asoiaf. People just start hating him after he betrays Robb and decides to try being awful at Winterfell, without trying to understand him and why he decided to act like that. As a reader is simple to just sit down and judge him, but as a persom who lives in that world, grew up with the Stark knowing that he would have never been one of them and also never been a real Greyjoy, is not to simple to take the right decision. Theon desperately wanted a place in that world, and people to call family. He thought that there was still a chance to gain his father approval, and showing hinself worthy of the name Greyjoy. And he betrayed Robb for this, repeating himself he always was a prisoner, a hostage for the Stark. When he realized what he had done it was too late, and the punishment he suffered because of his actions is atrocious.

[JennianaCross]

It isn't just hinted. On Ramsay's wedding night, Theon was made to do more than just watch.

[aegorbittersteel]

That's what time with a Bolton will do to someone.

[SB-tven]

To feel such empathy for a fictional character, I truly empathize with anyone that has truly been in Theon’s position irl. Mind, spirit and body fractured and broken. So much time taken. Here is a fate worse than death.

[трыцтытыдыц]

And just before all this mess, Theon really considered to give up on Winterfell and wear black...

[ugly_larva]

Reading Theon's ADWD chapters made me sick. So dark but so well written

[dingodestroys]

He can still use a bow and hood a dagger. It’s stated in the books that Ramsey did this intentionally.

[alexandrahammer]

I hated Theon when he betrayed Rob but during the torture through Ramsey I just felt sorry for him😭

[bentenlog]

theon's story is one of the most traumatizing part of the series.

[justdan]

Just imagine Alfie Allen looks like the Theon in the books

[colbyd]

A Ghost In Winterfell. One of the best chapters of the entire series

[thecockerel]

Theon's torture in books is brutal. They couldn't show any of it in the show.