the teaches of peaches : conspiracy theory

[bond-girl.livejournal.com]

While you're pacing in front of your TV in wait for the finale, LET'S TALK ABOUT FRUIT. The one that is relevant to our interests.

What do you think Renly's peach means? Does it come back to haunt us? Absolutely all opinions are welcome.



I was so baffled by this scene in the book! Is there more to it than Renly shamelessly taunting Stannis with the power of Highgarden behind him?

Somehow, I don't feel it was a non-subtle GRRM way to flaunt his sexuality in a 'haha that Renly is a fruit' way. Totally another genre and it would clash with the mood of the scene, in my opinion. Both Stannis and I are confused, and the fact that Stannis keeps coming back to it, this tickles my conspiracy theory radar. Unless it's just a way to show that even a lobster can feel remorse. Idk, will Stannis be killed by a well-thrown giant peach, choked by his afternoon sangria, move to Georgia? Or is there a symbolism that escapes me?

(I am on the third book, fwiw.)


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Comments

Book Spoilers

[gingaktb.livejournal.com]

I kind of see it as a sort of "Telltale Heart." That Stannis really DOES feel bad that his brother is dead. That's how I read his conversation with Davos in CoK.

I have a feeling if he does end up coming back somehow, it will end up being like Dondarrion and Catelyn. The Lord of Light religion thing is really vague at times. That and I really need to reread SoS.

Re: Book Spoilers

[bond-girl.livejournal.com]

That was the more sane explanation that I could see as well. I guess I am rather desperate to have Renly brought back into the books one way or another, so I am inspecting this peach from all sides.

Maybe it IS just a fruit.

[gingaktb.livejournal.com]

I would probably scream if he came back. And then cry. GRRM likes being cryptic, so I have no doubt that we'll be seeing more of the "peach" in one way or another.