LJ friends, fic brainstorming, update on college funding

[luna_plath]

It seems like more and more people are leaving LJ because of either real life stuff or a preference for other sites : ( Just a general shout out: I will always prefer LJ to tumblr and I hope that everyone on my f-list is doing alright and not having any major real life issues

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[dk65]

Sansa's inner conflict could have something to do with her father's death and related intrigues. Re: Starks and a southern US background--have always thought of Ned as very like Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird. All the best.

[luna_plath]

Yes--Atticus is a great parallel to Ned.

My idea for Sansa's turmoil is that she has a history of problems with alcohol due to 1). stressful college lifestyle and 2). overly critical/judgmental Joffery, but part of me is like "noooo don't hurt Sansa." I would want to make sure her recovery is very central to the story, I don't like it when things like abuse are used as a plot device.

[dk65]

I think Sansa has always had this goal of being perfect at whatever she chooses to do. And she works hard at whatever she undertakes. Perhaps it might just be a good idea for her to be stressed about achieving her educational and career goals while carrying on a relationship with Joffrey, who is, as you said, overly critical, judgmental and intimidated by her accomplishments. I think that is the whole issue, even in canon. She's very good at being a great lady; even Tyrion thinks so, as he observes her in action at Joffrey's wedding to Margaery. That would be enough to turn an insecure in-law, such as Cersei, against her. For Joffrey, who's never had positive reinforcement from the men in his life, the very presence of this accomplished young girl (See Arya I in AGoT) would be enough to make him feel inadequate and unable to match up to her. Hence his bullying. Of course, the fact that her father was supporting his uncle's claim to the throne adds fuel to the fire, as does Arya taking away his sword at the Trident...

[luna_plath]

All of these are EXCELLENT observations. I definitely agree that Sansa tries to be perfect and is a very hard worker, and in that sense I really identify with her.