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Hooded Man: who is the Ghost in Winterfell?

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The Boltons face potential betrayal as tensions rise with their northern allies, suspected of murders targeting their close associates. The mysterious Hooded Man, possibly representing loyalty to the Starks, remains a key figure in Winterfell's escalating conflict.

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  • The murders in Winterfell are orchestrated to sow conflict and aid Stannis Baratheon in defeating the Boltons, leading to suspicions of internal betrayal within the walls.
  • The identity of the mysterious Hooded Man remains a subject of intense speculation, with potential suspects including loyal Stark servants, guards, or even symbolic figures representing Theon's internal struggle and suppressed guilt.

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Recent questions

  • Who is suspected to be the Winterfell murderer?

    The Hooded Man

  • What is the significance of the Hooded Man in Winterfell?

    Symbol of loyalty

  • Are the wildlings responsible for the murders in Winterfell?

    Yes

  • What internal conflict does Theon face in Winterfell?

    Identity struggle

  • Who may have killed Little Walder in Winterfell?

    Big Walder

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Summary

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Winterfell Murders: Betrayal and Intrigue Unveiled

  • The Boltons hold Winterfell, preparing for an attack by Stannis Baratheon's army, leading to tensions with their northern allies.
  • Northern lords plan to betray the Boltons due to past betrayals and murders committed by them and the Freys.
  • Murders occur in Winterfell, targeting individuals close to the Boltons and Freys, escalating tensions.
  • The murders seem deliberate to create conflict and help Stannis defeat the Boltons.
  • Suspicions arise that the murderer works for Stannis or Wyman Manderly, ruling out Theon due to his weakened state.
  • The Hooded Man, seen by Theon, is suspected to be the murderer, possibly working with others like Rowan and Crowfood Umber.
  • The Hooded Man's identity is speculated to be Robett Glover, Harwin, or Hallis Mollen, each with potential motives and connections to the Starks.
  • Harwin, a loyal Stark servant, is considered a likely candidate due to his emotional ties to the Starks and Winterfell.
  • Hallis Mollen, another Winterfell guard, is also a possible suspect, with potential involvement in various conspiracies.
  • The Hooded Man's true identity remains a mystery, with fans also considering Brynden Blackfish or Benjen Stark as potential candidates.

13:08

Legacy of Starks: Northmen's Loyalty and Betrayal

  • The Starks' legacy lives on despite their defeat, with the northmen fighting in Ned Stark's name.
  • The Hooded Man is likely a symbol of the north's loyalty, possibly an unnamed northman.
  • The wildlings, not the Hooded Man, are the Winterfell murderers, aiming to aid Stannis by eliminating soldiers.
  • The wildling women use seduction to kill guards, suggesting they lured their victims similarly.
  • Little Walder may have been killed by his cousin Big Walder to advance in the line of succession.
  • The Hooded Man represents Theon's internal conflict between his identities of Reek and Theon Greyjoy.
  • The Hooded Man could symbolize death or a vision of Theon's past self, challenging him to reclaim his identity.
  • The accusation of kinslaying by the Hooded Man may relate to Theon's suppressed guilt over potentially killing his own sons.
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