(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/ElizabethWoodville.JPG) - Image of Elizabeth Woodville
(http://images.wikia.com/gameofthrones/images/archive/f/ff/20120518000504!Cersei_2x01b.jpg) - Image of Cersei Lannister
Cersei Lannister is one of the most important characters in the Game of Thrones Series, she has many characteristics and personalities that make her a vital character to the story line. Cersei can be compared to many different historical figures throughout British History, due to her many characteristics that can be identified from the beginning of the TV series.
In episode 1 of the first series, she can be seen as quite shy, and paranoid (of which she has plenty of reason to be cautious; with her affair with Jaime, her brother) compared to Cersei later on in the series.
Throughout the episode (1), you can see the rage building up within Cersei from such acts from Robert (Cersei's husband) involving prostitutes (often known as "whores" in the series). This rage building up can be a major cause for Cersei's attitude and personality later on in the series.
There are many different historical figures of British history that Cersei can be Compared to, including Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret of Anjou.
For this Comparison, I will be Comparing Cersei Lannister to Elizabeth Woodville.
Elizabeth Woodville was born in Northamptonshire in the early 15th Century (2). Elizabeth - like Cersei was born in to a wealthy family (like the Lannisters). Her father was a highly regarded knight (like Tywin Lannister) and her mother was well known in the crown. Elizabeth's mother would often be first lady in the country as the King's wife had died. This can be compared to Cersei's mother, who would of been well known in the crown, due to the fact that the King would be in debt to the Lannisters.
Elizabeth, like Cersei, was well known around the lands, for her Beauty, which is the reason why Edward IV married her - a Commoner. In Game of Thrones, Cersei was never classed as a Commoner, but she does worry and care like a commoner would do, about her children, and protecting the world against her dark secrets.
As the Series carries on, Cersei's attitude and personality changes, in Episode 2, Cersei seems less shy around the Starks.
There are many different historical figures of British history that Cersei can be Compared to, including Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret of Anjou.
For this Comparison, I will be Comparing Cersei Lannister to Elizabeth Woodville.
Elizabeth Woodville was born in Northamptonshire in the early 15th Century (2). Elizabeth - like Cersei was born in to a wealthy family (like the Lannisters). Her father was a highly regarded knight (like Tywin Lannister) and her mother was well known in the crown. Elizabeth's mother would often be first lady in the country as the King's wife had died. This can be compared to Cersei's mother, who would of been well known in the crown, due to the fact that the King would be in debt to the Lannisters.
Elizabeth, like Cersei, was well known around the lands, for her Beauty, which is the reason why Edward IV married her - a Commoner. In Game of Thrones, Cersei was never classed as a Commoner, but she does worry and care like a commoner would do, about her children, and protecting the world against her dark secrets.
As the Series carries on, Cersei's attitude and personality changes, in Episode 2, Cersei seems less shy around the Starks.
As Elizabeth was involved with the War of the Roses, a comparison can be made to the houses of Westeros. Elizabeth was involved with the House of York - obviously similar to how Cersei is involved with the House of Lannister. The fact that as the series goes on, the tensions between the Lannisters and the Starks eventually lead to a civil war, can definitely be compared to the War of the Roses - Both wars contained different Houses fighting for the throne.
In the War of the Roses, the House of Lancaster (which could be compared to the House of Stark) won. The Last major battle at Bosworth Field ended with the Lancastrians Victorious. (3)
Although I have not read all the books from George R.R. Martin, this could show who the winner between the Lannisters and the Starks would be. Although there is evidence that George R.R Martin based Game of Thrones of the History of the War of the Roses ( "Martin has admitted he was inspired by the Wars of the Roses from 1455 to 1485" (4)) as far as I am up to date with the story of Game of Thrones, there is no indication that the Starks will win - but there is definitely hope for them, after the unfortunate events of the "Red Wedding" (click link to see the Red Wedding)
To Conclude, Cersei and Elizabeth were both fortunate to be born into wealthy families, which would result with them both marrying Kings. They were both powerful women, Cersei more so, being the Queen Reagent, and both fought for what they believed.
(1) Episode 1, Series 1 of "Game of Thrones"
(2) http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/woodville.htm
(3) http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/War_of_Roses.html
(4) http://io9.com/10-sources-that-george-r-r-martin-borrowed-from-for-ic-511679817
(1) Episode 1, Series 1 of "Game of Thrones"
(2) http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/woodville.htm
(3) http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/War_of_Roses.html
(4) http://io9.com/10-sources-that-george-r-r-martin-borrowed-from-for-ic-511679817
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