A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Vol. 1-4: A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords books 1-4: Steel and Snow / A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold/ A Feast for Crows (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Vol. 1-4: A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords books 1-4: Steel and Snow / A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold/ A Feast for Crows2011

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What We Think

Martin’s work is refreshingly non-woke. Despite some modern critiques, the books focus on gritty realism, flawed people, and the messy clash of ideals, not on pushing modern ideological boxes. A rare modern fantasy epic that doesn’t preach.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

In our view, the narrative is driven primarily by character motives, power struggles, and realism. Identity factors do play a role, but they largely reflect medieval social norms rather than modern ideology. Character flaws, consequences, and harsh realities are front and center, not sacrificed for representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The books are not shy about depicting the brutality of feudal society, family, tradition, and religion are present in all their glory and ugliness. While some roles are questioned or subverted, the story's world mostly retains traditional cultural foundations, albeit with a critical lens.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

It appears the series excels in moral complexity, there is no single worldview pushed. Characters with wildly diverse perspectives clash, scheme, triumph, and fail. Traditional and modern values both appear, resulting in real ideological pluralism, not monoculture.

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