How the prologue of “A Game of Thrones” hooks readers

Instant gratification and themes in action

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Summary of prologue

Setups versus instant gratification

Dramatic irony and foreshadowing

Building the novel’s theme

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I explore the opening chapters of popular novels, and figure out what writers can learn from them for their own work.

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How The Novel Starts

I explore the opening chapters of popular novels, and figure out what writers can learn from them for their own work.