Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2
The Big Picture It should not surprise you that, as a writer, I took some literature classes in college. But my favorite class revolved around Gothic literature. Yes, that's with a capital G. None of the authors wore black lipstick, had black nail polish, or wore skinny black jeans , but the vibes and the aesthetic of the Gothic certainly have become a part of pop culture.
Gothic literature, in particular, embraced this aesthetic. Dark and stormy nights became the norm, mysterious strangers, haunted and dilapidated castles, mysterious dreams and visions, and the use of witchcraft and magic all became embedded into the subgenre. As it evolved and developed, Gothic horror developed into the genre as we know it today. There's a distinct sense of unease, one that is often oppressive, and because of that, the setting of a Gothic tale is vital.
When Daemon lands on Caraxes and stalks the halls of the castle, the set is built in an almost labyrinthian way, as described by the production designers in the docuseries The House That Dragons Built. There are bats everywhere, the rain is bleeding through the castle stone, and there's a howling wind. Hell, the place even has its own resident witch in Alys Rivers .
This Harrenhal story uses the Gothic as a vehicle for Daemon's character development and exploration. It looks at the morality and consequences of his actions, the ones he distinctly feels guilty about but won't admit. He is confronted by a young Rhaenyra who guilts him over the events of Blood and Cheese and the killing of Jaehaerys. She is, ghoulishly, sewing the head of a child onto a body. She then rounds on him again in Episode 4 about his ambition to be known as Viserys' heir.
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