Sansa Stark and her Dragonflies

I was asked to make a necklace like Sansa Stark wears in the Game of Thrones series.

   I am a huge fan of the series and I am currently reading the books.  However, I never really gave Sansa too much thought.  Her character is introduced very early on and she is superficial, selfish and , basically a spoiled brat. A "cheerleader".  I never had much time for girls like her.  Now, Danaerys... she is an awesome, strong character.  Arya is spunky and brave.  The Greyjoy girl (Asha in the book, Yara in the series)  commands a ship.  And all this time, Sansa is vying for the affection of a despictable Lannister. 
   But then I realized, I misjudged .  Sansa is a little girl of 11, in the beginning, who loves tales of romance and chivalry.  She loves pretty clothes.  She wants people to like her.  She is actually a lot like I was at that age.  I was mean at times to my little sister, as well.
   I came to this realization  while researching the dragonfly necklace.  I think that her act of wearing the dragonfly is a sign of rebellion against the Lannisters.  Quiet rebellion of her heart against the murderer of her father.  She does not wear the Lannister pendant any longer.  She chooses the dragonfly. 
   The only dragonfly reference I could find was of a song.  In this song, the Prince of Dragonflies was a Targaryen prince who fell in love with a common girl named Jenny of Oldstones.  He should have been the King of Dragons, but gave up the throne for love of the girl.  He was given the nickname, the Prince of Dragonflies.  Sansa wearing the necklace proves she has not given up on love, or chivalry,  but it is also a nod to the great enemy family of the Lannisters.  She is wearing the symbol of a Targaryen prince.  I say...nicely done, Sansa.
   It is interesting how adversity can bring out a person's true character.  Fictional characters can often help us analyze our own character and help us aspire to be more.  Or help us see our shortcomings.
Sansa initially is a spoiled brat who has no sense of reality.  She becomes the girl who although is surrounded by the manipulative Cersei and sadistic Joffrey, knows that she does not want to be like them at all.  She chooses, through various acts and situations, to show kindness and softness.  She decides that she wants people to obey her and help her because they love her.  Not out of fear.  
I am only up to book 3 right now, but I can't wait to see how she prevails.

My finished piece:

 

Outtakes

We went on a trip to San Antonio, and I took tons of photos mostly of buildings and such for inspiration (PHOTOS check out here).   I also attempted to take some photos of my family.  They do not like it when I take pictures of them.  It is a little frustrating. At least I have not been adding onto the piles of photos which need to go into albums .  I haven't scrapbooked in 8 plus years. 

This is my typical good shot!

I like this picture of father and son walking together.  Ethan has the coolest shirt on that I found on a clearance rack.

 The above photo is a pile of rocks which my daughter shot.  She's just like me. And below is my lovely shot of them in front of the Alamo.

 Despite the profanity, I had to post the below pile of bullpoopey......   Only in Texas, Right?

 I was looking for a present for my mother, whose birthday was that same weekend.  I kept finding stuff like this.  Needless to say, I didn't find anything she would really like. 

Ransom's idea of "posing"... they seriously see my camera and turn away all the time!  Or cover their faces.  Or hide behind their siblings.

Hey, if you can't beat them, why not join them?  We have a lot of "fun" memories from the trip, if not pretty pictures!