Was the Hound a good guy?

As we soon learn, The Hound has certain thresholds, and crossing said thresholds is bound to upset him. He is certainly not a moral character, but he also has redeeming qualities. Much of the first four seasons are devoted to his moral ambiguity before he becomes more of a full-on hero in the later seasons.
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Is Sandor a good guy?

Sandor is the human embodiment of the Stranger. Just like Ned Stark is the Father, Daenarys or Catelyn is the the Mother, Sansa is the Maid, etc. Like the Stranger, Sandor (literally) has two faces. He is neither good nor evil, neither hero nor villain.
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Is the Hound in love with Sansa?

The Hound falls in love with Joffrey's betrothed, Arya's sister Sansa, enchanted by her innocence and romantic dreams. When he decides to abdicate his position during the Battle of the Blackwater, she's the last one he visits. On the road, he runs into the Brotherhood without Banners, who have Arya.
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Is the Hound an anti hero?

Yet, seven seasons later, the death and desolation that has caused the amount of focal characters to dwindle has allowed The Hound to emerge as one of the more fascinating characters remaining in GoT. This is true to the point of Clegane serving as the prototypical anti-hero, as far as that archetype is concerned.
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Who is the Hound loyal to?

He's loyal to the Lannisters. Lord Tytos Lannister was the one who elevated the family to a noble house after Sandor's grandpappy saved him from a Lion.
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Why did the Hound betray Joffrey?

The combination of his personal dread, and the realization that he's facing death by fire for King he does not love or respect (Joffrey's treatment of Sansa, who Sandor has great sympathy for is a major factor), led Sandor to abandon his post and his king.
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What happens to the Hound after Arya leaves him?

From the way he moved, it was plain to see that he was lame. Many readers concluded that "the Hound" was indeed dead, but that Sandor Clegane had been nursed back to health by the priests, decided to join their order, and found some measure of peace.
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Do Arya and the Hound become friends?

We the audience are supposed to think that The Hound is a changed man and is therefore worthy of friendship with Arya. But there is not enough change in him to justify it, so the friendship never quite feels like it is developed.
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Is Tyrion Lannister a good guy?

Tyrion Lannister

He's a brilliant tactician, a shrewd politico, and a innately decent dude, but he employs all those skills on behalf of his nightmarish father Tywin and sister Cersei. And when his relationship with Shae is shattered by false accusations, he murders her before also killing his sinister dad.
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Who is stronger the Hound or the mountain?

Both Hound and Mountain are two of the biggest people in Westros, now, Hound's advantage of being a bigger fighter will vanish and he will be dwarfed by his gigantic elder brother, But he is a better fighter than Mountain and he certainly can parry against his brute force.
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Was the Hound a virgin?

The Hound is the rare character to never get a sex scene, and through all these years he's shown no serious interest in sex or romance.
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Is Sansa still a virgin?

Back in season five, “Game of Thrones” became embroiled in controversy when it took an even more significant detour from the books, having Sansa Stark lose her virginity when she is raped by the sadistic Ramsay Bolton on their wedding night.
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Who kissed Sansa Stark?

In Season 4, Episode 7 of Game of Thrones, Petyr Baelish kisses Sansa Stark after she creates her snow castle of Winterfell. His wife, Lysa goes into a jealous rage and threatens Sansa's life.
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Is the Hound a kingsguard?

Sandor Clegane, popularly known as the Hound, was the younger brother of Ser Gregor Clegane and the personal bodyguard of Prince Joffrey Baratheon. When Joffrey ascended the Iron Throne, Sandor was named into his Kingsguard (despite not being a knight), but deserted his post at the Battle of the Blackwater.
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Is Sandor Clegane a hero?

A Game of Thrones. Sandor made a name for himself as a great warrior, and acted as the bodyguard and servant of Prince Joffrey Baratheon. Joffrey's mother, Queen Cersei Lannister, would later suggest that Joffrey looked towards the Hound as a surrogate father.
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Is Jaime Lannister good?

But as the series progresses, Jaime grows more chivalrous, more honorable, and more respectable as a character. Many people love Jaime Lannister for his complexity, but many people can't forgive his past mistakes. Therein lies the beauty of his character.
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Who is the biggest villain in Game of Thrones?

Ramsay Bolton

He was arguably the most inhuman among all the villains on Game of Thrones. Upon capturing Winterfell from Theon, he brutally tortured, flayed, and castrated Theon Greyjoy.
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Who is the most evil character in Game of Thrones?

Joffrey Baratheon is not only the best villain on Game of Thrones; he might be the best villain in television history.
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Why is Joffrey so evil?

Joffrey was strong-willed as a child and had an uncontrollable temper like his mother's and an unchecked sadistic streak. He had little sense of right or wrong, which often leads him to trouble, especially when he loses his temper, and when things go wrong, he always blames the problems on others.
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Why did Arya spare The Hound?

Arya does not kill him because he wants to end this suffering, whereas she, wants him to suffer. She sees this as her retribution. He is finally answering for his sins. Killing him would let him escape this agony.
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Why does hound protect Arya?

The Hound has the tough exterior, but he's saved Sansa and protected Arya, because he doesn't like seeing the evil prey on the weak.
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Did Sansa and The Hound kiss?

The UnKiss is the nickname given by fans of A Song of Ice and Fire for a kiss remembered by Sansa Stark between her and Sandor Clegane, but which did not actually happen.
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Why did the Hound fight Brienne?

The Hound sees Brienne is carrying a Lannister sword and distrusts her, and the two fight over Arya's safety – each believing they're the one who will give her her best chance.
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Who killed the Hound Game of Thrones?

CAUSE OF DEATH | Fell to his death in a battle with his brother Gregor, aka “The Mountain” — but at least he took Gregor with him. EPITAPH | Definitely our favorite of the two Clegane brothers, The Hound made an impressive turn from heel to hero… and any friend of Arya's is a friend of ours.
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Why is Clegane called the Hound?

Sandor Clegane is a member of House Clegane and is the younger brother of Ser Gregor Clegane. Sandor is nicknamed the Hound for his fierce nature and unquestioning obedience to House Lannister and for the three dogs featured in his family's arms.
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