He is cognizant of the fact that if he had not had the accident, he would have a chance to become the best knight of the Kingsguard, as he has defeated Prince Tommen, Cersei’s son, in a training fight with wooden swords organized during his visit to Winterfell. What is more, he wants to be like his father who is admired for his courage and honesty and the fact that he always follows the knightly code. Furthermore, for Bran being a knight is a way to make his mark in history since he is cognizant that he will be a brave knight as his father. For the young boy, the disability is an obstacle that he cannot overcome. For this reason, he is frustrated and his behaviour and attitude towards other people, especially servants, change dramatically. …show more content…
Brandon feels useless since he has to sit in the room with Old Nan. Before the accident, he has enjoyed listening to the stories told by the woman. However, now he is abrupt and he orders Old Nan to stop telling her tales. This is due to the fact that he is alone, nobody visits him. What is more, he feels that because of his disability his family has abandoned him. In addition, Eddard Stark promises his son that he will take him to Kings Landing, and when the boy wakes up his father has already left Winterfell. Moreover, Brandon tries to contact with Jon or Ned. Maester Luwin helps him to write letters to them. However, he receives no answer. The young Stark, in the harshest moments, has no support from his family. He would like to talk with them, maybe, find with them some solutions that would allow him to move. He is alone with his doubts. For this reason, he clams up and starts to behave incongruently. Furthermore, it could also be his defence shield in order not to be harmed