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− | A '''"lackwit"''' in [[Westeros]] refers to a person who is lacking intelligence. They are also often called "simpletons", "simple-minded", or sometimes just "simple". | + | A '''"lackwit"''' in [[Westeros]] refers to a person who is lacking intelligence, usually what the real world would call [[w:Intellectual_disability|intellectually disabled]]. They are also often called "halfwits", "simpletons", "idiots", "simple-minded", or sometimes just "simple". Lackwits are disparaged by society. |
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+ | 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 Stokeworth|Tanda]] and her sister [[Falyse Stokeworth|Falyse]].{{ref|AFFC|36}} Men have been known to marry lackwit heiresses. Male lackwits sometimes become [[fool]]s. | ||
==Known lackwits== | ==Known lackwits== | ||
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* God-Emperor [[Lo Doq]] of [[Yi Ti]] (possibly) | * God-Emperor [[Lo Doq]] of [[Yi Ti]] (possibly) | ||
* King [[Loreon IV Lannister]] | * King [[Loreon IV Lannister]] | ||
+ | * [[Aegon Frey (son of Stevron)|Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)]] | ||
* [[Priscella Hogg]] | * [[Priscella Hogg]] | ||
+ | * [[Robin Greyjoy]] | ||
+ | * [[Beatrice Butterwell]] | ||
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* [[Small Paul]] | * [[Small Paul]] | ||
* [[Two-headed girl]] | * [[Two-headed girl]] | ||
+ | * [[Willow Pound-Stone]] | ||
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===Uncertainty about Moon Boy=== | ===Uncertainty about Moon Boy=== | ||
− | + | [[Moon Boy]] is described as a simpleton.{{ref|agot|29}} However, several characters wonder whether or not Moon Boy truly lacks intelligence.{{Ref|aGoT|29}}{{Ref|aCoK|52}} Moon Boy is known to mock people with deft cruelty.{{Ref|aGoT|29}}{{Ref|aCoK|20}} 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.{{Ref|aCoK|52}} | |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== |
Latest revision as of 18:22, 30 July 2022
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]
Quotes
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.