In most movies / shows / stories w/e you can sometimes use the concept of 'economy of characters' to figure out who is going to die at some point. Of course, the sheer breadth of the storyline in GoT is staggering and there seems to be room for anyone. GRRM might even accord seemingly 'important' characters plenty of loose ends and "screen time" only to kill them off in rather sudden fashion.
So, with that said, here are my thoughts on the two you mentioned:
- Shae might die soon; hard to see her have a place in the story with Tywin wanting her gone, Tyrion no longer being the hand, and Sansa seemingly soon to attempt escape from King's Landing. Of course, on this last point, nothing is taken for granted, but it's clear she wants out. The only thread I see keeping her in is the notion that she has to look after Sansa, and was told by Ros to keep an eye on Little Finger. So, meh.
- Robb Stark: Hard to say, really. The northern rebellion has stalled somewhat and it's pretty clear he's not taking down KL or even seriously challenging the Lannisters at any point. While last season he was winning the war, he's now apparently lost the initiative. If it's really Bolton's men who've captured Theon and haven't handed him over to Robb, then that could be indicative of dissent in the ranks. Not sure though. We'll have to wait and see, I guess.
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Originally Posted by Penneywize
