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During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the then-unprecedented move of ascending to the English throne.
The trope of traumatic and violent childbirth is not new to House of the Dragon, and is often used to reflect on pregnant representation and reproductive politics on screen.
Just like in Westeros, the fates of royal dynasties from history have been shaped by illness and affliction.
Game of Thrones made a name for itself with frequent and egregious depictions of sexual assault on screen. The upcoming prequel is moving in a new direction.
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Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
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Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne
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