Arya Stark’s story is one of the very best in Game of Thrones, but it could well have been very different. In fairness, being different was sort of Arya’s thing, certainly in comparison to her sister, Sansa, and the other ladies of Westeros. From the beginning right through to Game of Thrones’ ending, Arya forged her own path, becoming a great fighter but thankfully managing to hold on to her humanity despite everything she went through.

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