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Liz explores knighthood in 'The Hedge Knight' and Dunk's journey as a squire turned knight amidst the high-stakes drama of the Ashford Tourney.

In this podcast episode, Liz explores knighthood in "The Hedge Knight." The episode delves into Dunk's journey as a squire turned knight. Liz discusses the high-stakes drama of the Ashford Tourney. Targaryen family dynamics are presented. Listeners are invited to engage through a survey , influencing future podcast topics. The episode begins Dunk's quest for legitimacy. Dunk assumes a knightly identity after Sir Arlen of Pennytree's death and travels to the Ashford Tourney. He meets a young boy named Egg, who becomes his squire. The second chapter highlights the Ashford Tourney's dramatic events, hosted for Lord Ashford's daughter's birthday. Dunk defends Tanselle from Prince Arion's cruelty, leading to his arrest. Can Dunk find justice and defend his innocence? In the final chapter, Liz explores the cultural significance and process of becoming a knight. Dunk's status is questioned. Do Targaryen "dragon dreams" hint at key characters' fates? Find out in this week's episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Liz

Topics covered

• knighthood
• Dunk's journey
• Ashford Tourney
• Targaryen family dynamics
• cultural significance of knighthood
• justice and innocence

Keywords

• Dunk
• Ashford Tourney
• Targaryen
• knighthood
• justice
• squire
• Egg
• Sir Arlen
• Prince Arion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Targaryen

Books & works: The Hedge Knight

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