Analysis of Economy’s role in A Game of Thrones: Post colonial perspective

This article explore the narratives of Post-colonialism in George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel A Game of Thrones. The novel is analyzed from an intersectional perspective of power hierarchy. The purpose of the study is to discover the degrees in which the power play of superior races is resisted and challenged by subordinate races. The research primarily focused upon the aspects of power, wealth and class. The research shows that hierarchies within societies exist in order to be influential and attain higher state of power. The rationale of writing this research is to correlate the experiences of despondent conditions of oppressed people to the wider arena of male dominant patriarchal society responsible for creating complexed conflicts. The research is qualitative in approach aims to search political, economic, social and cultural approaches to judge behavioral standards of society and challenging ways. The research paper helps the literary students of English Literature to explore ways the iconoclast writer tried to bring regeneration through literary contribution. 

                        The role of economy is considered an important aspect of any nation, culture or society. Most of the Modern world has abandoned the traditional warfare today’s wars are fought on the battle field of economy. Economic supremacy makes nation super power. We have example of USA in 20th century they became super power of the world by leading the economic world with their clear path toward supremacy they established industries, and reform America with their skills and clear aim to be economically strong and independent.

                        Martin’s depiction of medieval like world politics revolve around economy just like contemporary society and politics. Few noble families control the wealth of Westeros and by controlling the economy they act as Gods of the realm.