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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Plus, he's the only one who never did anything cool.
Robb: Led the entire north in the battle against the Lannisters/Baratheons and never lost a battle. The only way they could stop him was by convincing a sworn bannerman to betray him in his own home which will likely ruin his house over time. Unfortunate end to a promising young man.
Jon Snow: #######, yet rises to Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. Gains the favor of the entire wildling army, who barely was ever commanded by any one leader over the centuries. Dies by the hands of his own men, comes back to life, and kicks ass all over the Bolton's claim on Winterfell. Plus...Ygritte.
Sansa: Yet to come into her own, but was already betrothed to the king of the 7 kingdoms. Ended up marrying the king's uncle. Then married the lord of Winterfell (I guess the previous marriage was just annulled?), finding a foothold in the north again. Gathers an army, and curb stomps her sadistic husband in his own home. She does all this without any real leadership skills, military skills, strong claim to the north, or any really likable qualities. Impressive indeed.
Arya: Despite not having a home of her own for years, she picks up mad individual fighting skills and life survival skills from Yoren, Tywin Lannister, the Brotherhood without Banners, the Hound, and eventually the House of Black and White in Braavos. Ends up becoming one of the most deadly assassins in the 7 kingdoms in a short time. Awesome.
Bran: Becomes the 3-eyed raven incarnate. While we don't know the true role he has to play, it's clear that it's a hugely important one in the war against the White Walkers and Wights. Not bad for a cripple who isn't even grown into a man yet.
Honestly, Rickon never had a chance because he never did anything cool. He was just sorta...there.
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Somebody already mentioned Rickon's Wolf Shaggy Dog and how that foreshadowed his character arc, but they all do.
Sansa's "Lady" gets killed, which essentially foreshadows her change into a strong woman from a fragile lady
Arya's is Nymeria which is named after a famous Dornish warrior Queen. Now Arya is becoming a warrior from an exotic land herself.
Robb's was Greywind. This one is a bit tougher, but "words are wind" would describe his falling out with the Frey's
Jon's is Ghost and Jon rises from the dead