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Society and Class
Think living in the 21st century can be rough? Then we suggest you skip your Westeros vacation, since that place can go medieval on you. You know the drill: kings, knights, chivalry, and disease—whole bunches of disease ruining everything for everyone. This is a society that loves its hierarchy, be it financially-based or structured around gender. So here's the deal: If this all sounds pretty terrible to you, then just visit vicariously by bringing A Clash of Kings with you on your next beach vacation. You can get a tan and visit a society that leaves a whole lot to be desired.
Although the rigid feudalist structure of the Seven Kingdoms hinders social mobility, there are a few characters that demonstrate an ability to rise—namely Davos, Varys, and Littlefinger.
The women of the Seven Kingdoms receive their social status based on their husband instead of personal merit. This is why Dany's story of moving up the social ladder takes place on an entirely different continent.
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