A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What was your overall impression of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

2. Which of the novellas was your favorite? Which was your least favorite, and why?

3. Compare A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to George R. R. Martin’s other works, particularly from the A Song of Ice and Fire series, like A Game of Thrones, or A Clash of Kings. What similarities do you see between the narratives? How are these novellas different?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. The novellas trace Dunk and Egg’s coming of age and their burgeoning friendship. Have you experienced a similar friendship, in which each supported the other’s growth and maturation?

2. How does the book’s treatment of class reflect your own experiences? In what ways does it diverge? Does its representation feel realistic to you?

3. Consider the deep developing bond between Dunk and Egg over the course of the novel. Do you feel as though their bond was realistic? Have you experienced anything similar in your own life?

4. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms depicts a fantasy feudal society that is markedly different from our world. In spite of this, can you find any similarities with our society?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. Consider the collection’s depiction of how class and virtue intersect. How does this exploration of class contribute to contemporary conversations on the topic?

2. In what ways does the setting of the Seven Kingdoms—and the intricate society Martin depicts—reflect modern, real-world society?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. Compare and contrast the narrative structure of each individual novella with the narrative structure of the trilogy itself. How do the novellas stand alone, and how do they each contribute to the larger narrative?

2. Examine the development of Dunk as a character. In what ways is his journey relatable?

3. Analyze how the novellas’ tones emerge from the setting of the Seven Kingdoms. How does the fantasy world create an atmosphere that contributes to the thematic meaning of the collection?

4. Discuss the significance of swords as symbols in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been adapted for television, but if this book were adapted into a movie, who would you cast in the lead roles? Are there scenes you would omit? Which areas of the narrative would you focus on?

2. George R. R. Martin has discussed his desire to write more Dunk and Egg stories. Sketch out an outline of their next adventure.

3. If you have read any of Martin’s other works, pick your favorite connections and allusions from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Create a story that links your favorite characters to Dunk and Egg.