Witcher, Game Of Thrones & The MCU All Repeat The Same Character Nickname
The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia shares a nickname with two characters outside of his Netflix series, including one from Game of Thrones and another from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like the stoic hunter Geralt, the nickname “White Wolf” is also used in reference to Game of Thrones' virtuous warrior Jon Snow and the reformed assassin Bucky Barnes in the MCU. Regardless of their similarities, these characters each have their own unique personalities and backgrounds, giving their shared nickname a distinct meaning for each.
Each member of the trio comes from a different world, but the similarities in the challenges they face are noticeable. Geralt is frequently shunned by others due to his magically enhanced abilities, which far surpass those of a normal human. In Game of Thrones, Jon Snow is raised as a member of House Stark, but his questionable bloodlines render him an outsider, even among his kinfolk. Marvel’s Bucky Barnes was for a time brainwashed into becoming an assassin for the sinister military organization Hydra, and despite being freed from their control, struggled to make peace with his violence-ridden past. All three of these characters are considered outcasts due to circumstances beyond their control.
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In each storyline, the origin of the nickname “White Wolf” has a basis in fact. Geralt’s version of the nickname not only refers to his striking white hair, but also the exceptional strength and resilience displayed when Geralt trained to become a witcher. While recognizing Geralt’s strength, the title also vilifies him in the eyes of many, particularly those who see his stoicism and ferocity in combat as indicators that he is not
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