Why did Cersei work with the High Sparrow?
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Why did Cersei work with the High Sparrow?
Cersei thought to provide the new High Sparrow as her ally, prevent them suckering up the streets with their talk (and instead put them to work as an army she intially thought she’d have command over) and have the Faith’s debt forgiven in exchange.
Why did Cersei allow the Faith Militant?
Cersei, being the vindictive and manipulative tramp that she was, wanted to re-empower the faith militant again in order to gain control over the small folk, hoping to use the popular Seven Gods to curtail the populace of King’s Landing and strengthen Tommen’s rule.
Does Cersei regret?
Ultimately, while she would never really seem to regret her act of large-scale terrorism, Cersei did suffer one unforeseen consequence when her son, Tommen, committed suicide after witnessing the destruction and the death of his queen.
Who imprisoned Cersei?
the High Sparrow
And, oh, the comeuppance is sweet. Just after Cersei taunts/visits Margaery in her cell, the High Sparrow has Cersei imprisoned, as well, because of the affair she had — not to mention the murder plot she hatched — with her cousin-turned-tattoo-sporting Sparrow, Lancel.
What happened to the High Sparrow?
However, despite his brilliant manipulations and his army of followers, the High Sparrow’s blind devotion ultimately led to his death. As Cersei put it; because he had no use for anything in the material world, he was unafraid of any threat the material world could produce.
What happened to Cersei Lannister?
Her brother reportedly held his sister, repeating a familiar sentiment, that the two of them were the only ones who mattered. The Lannisters were crushed to death beneath the Red Keep, authorities said. Cersei Lannister is now no longer. Incest aside, Cersei was known for two main qualities: her love for her children and her awesome ruthlessness.
How does Cersei react to Renly Baratheon’s death?
Cersei is pleased when she learns of King Renly Baratheon’s death. Tyrion considers it a sign of an imminent attack by his brother King Stannis Baratheon, who has assumed control of Renly’s army. Cersei refuses to discuss measures for the defense of the city and remains irate about the marriage pact with Dorne.
What happens to House Tyrell after Cersei dies?
With Cersei dead, Tyrion is finally free from her threats and persecutions. Also, the deaths of the members of House Tyrell, Kevan and Lancel Lannister, Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon are finally avenged. In the end, Cersei Lannister was wrong about Tyrion being the one who would destroy House Lannister.
Why didn’t Missandei’s death motivate Daenerys to attack Cersei?
Missandei’s death isn’t necessary to motivate Daenerys to attack since her desire for the Iron Throne and hatred for Cersei is more than enough to do that. The fact that Missandei doesn’t even use her own last words to do anything more than “encourage” Daenerys shows how much her own death isn’t about her.