House of the Dragon
This clause contain major spoilers forHouse of the Dragon . With just one episode will , fans have sleep with from the start whereHouse of the Dragonwas heading , with the infamous " dancing of the Dragons " bump out with King Viserys ' death . However , it seemed like there was a glimmer of Leslie Townes Hope that it could be stopped , which impacted one of the game ’s foremost players : Alicent Hightower .
" The Green Council " focalise on Alicent more than any other episode in the series , showing audiences just how far she has add up from Rhaenyra ’s childhood protagonist . She was pierce into a position of power she never seemed to want and manipulate into becoming a fear - driven , hateful woman . Yet she still wants what is best for the kingdom . Alicent had the most all-inclusive changeover over the first time of year ofHouse of the Dragon , which leave sports fan to inquire how she might continue to exchange in season 2 .
Rhaenyra’s Friend
Alicent was first introduce alongside Rhaenyra , as that was her most significant tie to the Targaryen family . They were childhood friends who had understandably grown nigh in the absence seizure of others their age . Rhaenyra invite Alicent to fly with her , they walked hand - in - hand or build up - in - arm , and Rhaenyra laid her headway in Alicent ’s overlap as they learn .
Though it was adeviation from the rootage material , Alicent and Rhaenyrawere clearly show to be well friend , if not more , which made their eventual rivalry so sad . In addition to being devoted to her admirer , Alicent was bookish and politically minded , and she found Rhaenyra ’s carefree nature both frustrating and charming .
Viserys' Confidant (And Otto’s Pawn)
Otto Hightower was scheming , and he positioned Alicent cautiously to ensure she found a stance of big businessman . She had been raised alongside Rhaenyra , but when Aemma die , Otto crowd her to comfort Viserys , clearly setting her up to be a likely alternative for man and wife .
While Alicent may have been there for Viserys physically ( as was sure as shooting intimate inFire & Blood ) , she mostly seemed to be a confidant and consultant . She mouth with him about her own grief for her female parent , and she give him advice on how to approach Rhaenyra and Daemon . Though Alicent was the one who tempt Viserys , it was for certain by her forefather ’s hand .
The Queen
For the first few years of her man and wife , Alicent seemed devoted to being the sodding image of a fag . First and firstly , she grow royal heirs , have two boys and a girl within the first five years of marriage . In addition , she played the social role she had been give .
At Aegon ’s natal day celebration , she was at the center of gossip and treatment , lead the other noblewomen in conversation . Though she tried to be Rhaenyra ’s friend , her lieu had firmly changed , and her dedication to playing the part outstrip her from her former supporter .
Mother Of Aegon
Alicent was responsible for providing Viserys with children , but the dimension of this that became most important was her role as Aegon ’s mother . He was the King ’s eldest son , so many thought he would be the next king . Alicent was responsible for train Aegon for that role .
In increase , her father apply her cause to fear for Aegon ’s prophylactic . If Rhaenyra became Queen , Otto assured Alicent that Aegon would choke . ThoughAlicent took care of Helaena and Aemond , Aegon was the potential future king , and many of her choices were focus on protecting him .
Moral Purist
InHouse of the Dragon ’s " The Rogue Prince , " audiences saw Alicent and Rhaenyra kneel to pray , likely for Maiden ’s Day . It was readable then that Alicent was devoted to her religious belief , while Rhaenyra find it confining . Her religion then became a reason forAlicent to be broken with Rhaenyra , both because she was " impure " after sleeping with Criston Cole and because she had lie in to her . It then became a moral issue , as Rhaenyra ’s gossamer personal matters defied Alicent ’s beliefs of what was meek and appropriate .
Alicent made her faith more obvious as the years went by , with the seven - point lead on her vesture and all around the palace . This put her in a place of unceasing moral high-pitched ground , as fight down to Rhaenyra , who postdate her passions .
Rhaenyra’s Enemy
Alicent repeatedly render to befriend Rhaenyra again after becoming Queen , but she declare herself her enemy by weary the gullible dress to her nuptials . Rhaenyra had sworn to Alicent that she had n’t log Z’s with Daemon " upon the memory of [ Rhaenyra ’s ] mother , " and while it was technically true , the spirit was not .
Soon becoming anuntrustworthy character inHouse of the Dragon , Alicent felt in person wander , but she also was upset with Rhaenyra for reject both political and moral standards . Whenever she wear a green apparel from that point on , it was a sign of defiance against Rhaenyra and allegiance toward Aegon , a fundamental shift from their earlier dynamic .
Fierce Mother
Otto win over Alicent that Rhaenyra was a threat to her child , and that made her lash out in convulsion of violence . She aggress Aegon for not take anything seriously , assuring him that he would die merely for existing . Then , when her bad fear were confirm by Rhaenyra ’s son need out Aemond ’s eye , she lost all ego - control .
This is the side of Alicent that Otto most approved of , a female parent that would do anything to put her son on the can . AsHouse of the Dragonshows , this was a reaction of fear , not dream , with Alicent willing to harm anyone who she saw as a threat to her fry .
Half Of The Hightower Regency
As Viserys ’s health failed , exit him bedbound , Alicent and her Fatherhood gradually claim over . By the time Rhaenyra returned to the capital in " The Lord of the Tides , " the Hightowers were effectively the rule of Westeros .
During Small Council group meeting , Alicent sat in Viserys ' chair and made the decisive decisions . For large affairs , the powerful Hand of the Kingsat the Iron Throne . While Alicent did take forethought of Viserys , her master role in the last days of his biography were to fundamentally function as the Queen Regent , which she hold to in her typical stoical style .
The Mourning Widow
Although Viserys and Alicent did n’t have a very modern , passionate marriage ceremony , there was clearly love between them . She care for him for X , and he listened to her council ( except regarding Rhaenyra ’s tiddler ) . Thus , when he died , she did mourn him .
While Otto get straight to connive , Alicent seemed genuinely upset that her husband had died . She was concerned with what his wishes were and actively pushed back against Otto for the first clip in her spirit . This contribute depth to Alicent ’s character because she watch Viserys as a good man and her husband , while Otto just saw him as a mistreat Harlan F. Stone to the throne .
The Conflicted Kingmaker’s Daughter
Viserys was not the only fictitious character who was willfully unsighted to those around him . Alicent truly seemed shocked to learn that several member of the Small Council had been strategizing to put Aegon on the throne , and " The Green Council " showed her hurt from great doubt .
At this point , Otto had made his intentions as the Kingmaker crystallise , and all she had to do was let him flirt his games . But Alicent pushed back . Just the day before , she had toast Rhaenyra as the future poof and acknowledged Aegon ’s failings . She would n’t countenance him belt down Rhaenyra and only pushed Aegon to the top after erroneously get wind Viserys ' last wish . When the prison term came , Alicent was no longer certain what she want or what was right , demonstrating a shocking amount of incertitude for the girl who always knew how to play the role she had been project in .
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