As the enjoyment continues on the latest episode of The Vikings on The History Channel, the character "Ragnar Lothbrok" becomes more fascinating.
I am intrigued how King Ragnar has become so disliked by many of his own, yet seemingly ignores all the rejection and proceeds forward.
Ragnar's conversation with his crippled son Ivar is personal and appears to be one that will have an all but hopeless end, yet King Ragnar is unpredictable. I love his statement " I didn't come here to go back." (Both King Ragnar and his son Ivar were now back in England, knocking on the door step of King Ecbert of Wessex.)
Ragnar informs Ivar they must separate from the rest of the men who came with them to attack King Ecbert , the largest kingdom in all of England known as Wessex. King Ecbert is a visionary, well versed in hierarchy, and is motivated by a "moral journey" in life.
King Ecbert is deceptive in diplomacy, numerous selfish intentions, and yet harbors a deep fear. His fear?...Ragnar Lothbrok! King Ecbert is fully aware Ragnar Lothbrok is no ordinary man, he is not "just a man."
Upon the discovery of Ragnar's banner "the Raven," King Egbert proclaims Ragnar has finally returned...illegally.
In a deep conversation between Ragnar and his crippled son Ivar, the producer Michael Hurst sprinkles humor in the midst of a seemingly tragic scenario. Surviving a terrible storm, both men are found on the shores of England...alive! Ragnar is asked a question by Ivar stating his father has never considered him a strong son. In fact, Ragnar would have preferred Ivar be put to death at birth. Ragnar then answers in a humorous tone, " Only when you talk." Later Ragnar explains to Ivar how his judgment was wrong, stating " Your legs have given you a strength... a strength even your brothers do not have. You are like a deaf man whose eyesight is better than anyone else's. You are special, not in spite of your legs, but because of them." Ivar than responds that this may be the first time Ragnar has admitted he was wrong. Again, humor is injected as Ragnar responds " It will never happen again, so...enjoy it!"
Later Ivar speaks of the "verdict of the gods" in reference to their lots in life, and once again Ragnar responds in humor " You give the gods too much credit."
Equally, Rollo has returned! When Bjorn ( son of Ragnar,) asks for safe passage through territories ruled by Rollo and the French, Rollo responds "No....unless I come with you!" After all the bloodshed, the killing of Vikings by the French led by Rollo, and the animosity of Rollo's betrayal to his native countrymen...he now wants to join them? What a twist. Rollo identifies with our present day culture mentioning to Bjorn of a Muslim caliphate awaiting their journey. As Rollo explains his decision to join his native countrymen on this journey to his wife Princess Gisla, she is not so receptive to such a decision. Rollo in defending his decision, explains to her " There is a part of me still Viking. When you hear thunder, it is only thunder. For me, it is Thor beating his hammer!"The viewer is left with a thought...Rollo longs to see and be with his brother, Ragnar!
Lagertha returns to Kattegat, this time to gain control and remove Queen Aslaug. And Margretha, the slave girl which all the sons of Ragnar seem to enjoy, becomes more visible in each episode.
This Viking series is becoming intense and leaves one on the edge of their seat....
"Skol!"
I am intrigued how King Ragnar has become so disliked by many of his own, yet seemingly ignores all the rejection and proceeds forward.
Ragnar's conversation with his crippled son Ivar is personal and appears to be one that will have an all but hopeless end, yet King Ragnar is unpredictable. I love his statement " I didn't come here to go back." (Both King Ragnar and his son Ivar were now back in England, knocking on the door step of King Ecbert of Wessex.)
Ragnar informs Ivar they must separate from the rest of the men who came with them to attack King Ecbert , the largest kingdom in all of England known as Wessex. King Ecbert is a visionary, well versed in hierarchy, and is motivated by a "moral journey" in life.
King Ecbert is deceptive in diplomacy, numerous selfish intentions, and yet harbors a deep fear. His fear?...Ragnar Lothbrok! King Ecbert is fully aware Ragnar Lothbrok is no ordinary man, he is not "just a man."
Upon the discovery of Ragnar's banner "the Raven," King Egbert proclaims Ragnar has finally returned...illegally.
In a deep conversation between Ragnar and his crippled son Ivar, the producer Michael Hurst sprinkles humor in the midst of a seemingly tragic scenario. Surviving a terrible storm, both men are found on the shores of England...alive! Ragnar is asked a question by Ivar stating his father has never considered him a strong son. In fact, Ragnar would have preferred Ivar be put to death at birth. Ragnar then answers in a humorous tone, " Only when you talk." Later Ragnar explains to Ivar how his judgment was wrong, stating " Your legs have given you a strength... a strength even your brothers do not have. You are like a deaf man whose eyesight is better than anyone else's. You are special, not in spite of your legs, but because of them." Ivar than responds that this may be the first time Ragnar has admitted he was wrong. Again, humor is injected as Ragnar responds " It will never happen again, so...enjoy it!"
Later Ivar speaks of the "verdict of the gods" in reference to their lots in life, and once again Ragnar responds in humor " You give the gods too much credit."
Equally, Rollo has returned! When Bjorn ( son of Ragnar,) asks for safe passage through territories ruled by Rollo and the French, Rollo responds "No....unless I come with you!" After all the bloodshed, the killing of Vikings by the French led by Rollo, and the animosity of Rollo's betrayal to his native countrymen...he now wants to join them? What a twist. Rollo identifies with our present day culture mentioning to Bjorn of a Muslim caliphate awaiting their journey. As Rollo explains his decision to join his native countrymen on this journey to his wife Princess Gisla, she is not so receptive to such a decision. Rollo in defending his decision, explains to her " There is a part of me still Viking. When you hear thunder, it is only thunder. For me, it is Thor beating his hammer!"The viewer is left with a thought...Rollo longs to see and be with his brother, Ragnar!
This Viking series is becoming intense and leaves one on the edge of their seat....
"Skol!"
No comments:
Post a Comment