Frustrated with the way "Game of Thrones" characters are always dying? There's apparently some method to George R.R. Martin's madness—and a highly philosophical one, at that. In an interview with Galaxy’s Edge, the "A Song of Ice and Fire" author finally answers our burning questions about why he's always killing off our favorite characters (RIP Ned Stark).
"I think a writer, even a fantasy writer, has an obligation to tell the truth and the truth is, as we say in ‘Game of Thrones,’ all men must die," he responded. "Particularly if you’re writing about war, which is certainly a central subject in ‘Game of Thrones.’ ... You can’t write about war and violence without having death."
Some fans still aren't happy with Martin's philosophy, though.
Pretty sure I had the same reaction! 😂😂 #JohnSnow#GameofThronespic.twitter.com/nYGVOjwYtz
— Kelle Wisker (@Kelle8681) May 2, 2016
Going to sleep tonight like...#GameofThronespic.twitter.com/8XS02BdGRe
— Daenerys Targaryen (@Daenerys) May 2, 2016
Just watched the first season of game of thrones in less than 24 hours...wtf I'm crying how is there 5 more seasons of main characters dying
— Emily Howard (@emilyhoweird) May 17, 2016
How I feel when I get attached to characters on game of thrones but they end up dying pic.twitter.com/P79oj262ji
— jVilla (@stILLjay9) May 15, 2016
Everyone right now after finding out Jon is back #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/lQ5Jwoolvd
— Internet Palace (@InternetPalace) May 2, 2016
watchin jon snow come back to life like pic.twitter.com/eYq5ZDIOc1
— Melanie Ann (@mel_toro) May 2, 2016
Jon Snow just needed a bath and a trim. Who knew? #GoT
— Clete Holmes (@Clete27) May 2, 2016
JON SNOW BE LIKE pic.twitter.com/FATtPDC0FS
— Jenna Mullins (@JBomb11) May 2, 2016SEE ALSO: Everything that movie stars get in the $70,000 swag bag at the Cannes Film Festival
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