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Dunk's Knighthood: Lie or Legit?
23 Feb
Summary
- Dunk's knighthood claim is questioned by fans and characters.
- Evidence suggests Dunk may have lied about Ser Arlan's knighting.
- Showrunner and actor know the truth but remain secretive.
The inaugural season of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" has concluded, but a central question lingers: Was Dunk truly knighted by Ser Arlan of Pennytree? Fans and characters alike have questioned the legitimacy of his knighthood, a debate reignited by the HBO series.
Circumstantial evidence, such as the lack of witnesses beyond a robin and Dunk's own search for squiring work, suggests Dunk may not have been knighted. His hesitation to knight Raymun in Episode 4 further fuels this suspicion, as it would have delegitimized Raymun's knighthood if Dunk's own claim was false.
Both actor Peter Claffey and showrunner Ira Parker acknowledge knowing the truth behind Dunk's knighthood, with Parker stating he has the definitive answer from George R.R. Martin. However, they are keeping the secret to allow the audience to continue debating.
Ultimately, the series argues that Dunk's actions and embodiment of knightly ideals are more significant than any official ceremony. His character consistently demonstrates the virtues of a true knight, even as other knights display less honorable traits. Therefore, whether Dunk was officially knighted by Ser Arlan or not becomes secondary to his representation of knighthood's finest principles in Westeros.
