Lackwit
A "lackwit" in Westeros refers to a person who is lacking intelligence, usually what the real world would call intellectually disabled. They are also often called "halfwits", "simpletons", "idiots", "simple-minded", or sometimes just "simple". Lackwits are disparaged by society.
There are lackwits in all strata of society, from smallfolk to highborn. Despite being lackwit, some highborn can still inherit; for example, Lollys Stokeworth, who becomes the Lady of Stokeworth after the deaths of her mother Lady Tanda and her sister Falyse.[1] Men have been known to marry lackwit heiresses. Male lackwits sometimes become fools.
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Known lackwits
Nobles
- Princess Gael Targaryen
- Princess Jaehaera Targaryen
- Princess Vaella Targaryen
- Lady Lollys Stokeworth
- Lady Helicent Uffering
- God-Emperor Lo Doq of Yi Ti (possibly)
- King Loreon IV Lannister
- Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)
- Priscella Hogg
- Robin Greyjoy
- Beatrice Butterwell
Smallfolk
Fools
- Jinglebell
- Moon Boy (possibly)
- Mushroom (falsely believed)
- Patchface
- Tom Turnip
Uncertainty about Moon Boy
Moon Boy is described as a simpleton.[2] However, several characters wonder whether or not Moon Boy truly lacks intelligence.[2][3] Moon Boy is known to mock people with deft cruelty.[2][4] On one occasion, a drunken Dontos Hollard accuses Moon Boy of being a spy of Varys, and that his simple-mindedness is just an act.[3]
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References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 29, Sansa II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 52, Sansa IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne VII.