As Littlefinger leaves King's Landing, a heartbroken Sansa Stark watches his ship sail away with Shae by her side. Over the scene, Baelish explains his ruthless view of power to Lord Varys.
The Scene Breakdown
Sansa Watches Littlefinger Leave
Tyrion has just told Sansa that they are to be married, destroying her hopes of escaping King's Landing through the Tyrells. Now she watches Littlefinger's ship leave the city, mourning the future she thought she might have had.
At the same time, Littlefinger and Varys discuss the failure of Varys's plan to marry Sansa to the Tyrells. Baelish makes it clear that he sees the chaos of King's Landing as an opportunity rather than a threat.
His point is summed up in his famous words: "Chaos is a ladder." For Littlefinger, those who are willing to climb can use disorder to gain power, while others cling to illusions such as the realm, the gods, or love.
Earlier: Sansa and Loras Sit by the Fish Pond Scene Record
Look back at the peaceful garden stroll right before this cruel reality sets in.
Later: Margaery Consoles Sansa in the Gardens Scene Record
Discover how Margaery attempts to comfort Sansa after her hopes are shattered and her new marriage is announced.
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