Joffery

Joffery is a character in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels and its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. He is portrayed as the eldest son and heir of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister of Westeros. However, it is later revealed that Joffery is, in fact, the product of an incestuous relationship between his mother, Cersei, and her twin brother, Jaime Lannister.

Throughout his appearances, Joffery is characterized by his cruelty, sadism, and spoiled nature. He exhibits a profound lack of empathy and frequently abuses those he perceives as weaker or beneath him. His erratic and violent behavior, coupled with his royal status, makes him a deeply unpopular and feared figure.

Joffery's reign as king is marked by instability and poor decisions, often influenced by his mother. He demonstrates a particular disdain for complex political maneuvering and prefers direct, often brutal, displays of power. His actions directly contribute to escalating conflicts within the Seven Kingdoms.

The character's arc is significant, as his actions and personality have far-reaching consequences for the plot and the fates of many other characters. He is a key antagonist whose personality and decisions drive much of the early narrative in both the books and the television series.