If not for Sansa he would have led the whole of Westeros to disaster, and still might. He is a major idiot, except he does things that convince people he is a leader, but he is really not. And not just once, but continuously. He is going to get everyone killed, yet people are going on about how great he is.
shareHe's almost as bad as Danny.
shareHe definitely needs a Tyrion to handle the politics for him! And a competent general, if he's going to get into any more battles. His strategy against Bolton was just embarrassing.
However, he's not without redeeming qualities as a leader - he can inspire loyalty and earn respect, and he can see the Big Picture in a way that nobody else in Westeros can. While everyone else is worried about clan feuds or the war of Five Kings, Jon is keeping his mind on the living vs. the dead, and doing his best to bring all possible resources to bear on the coming zombie apocalypse. That makes up for a lot.
Side note, but is he Jon Stark now? Or is he keeping his old name? It seems to me that, since he's been proclaimed a king and clearly was proclaimed as such on the grounds that he's Ned Stark's son and Robb Stark's brother (although we of course know he isn't, but he doesn't yet), shouldn't he name himself Stark? He surely has the power to do so as a king. I don't know why he would keep the Snow name when he no longer has to.
shareHe hasn't used "Stark" yet, and I don't think he will, because it might cause problems with Sansa. And Bran, who he will shortly find out is alive.
Besides, rose from Bastard Jon Snow to Lord Commander Jon Snow to Kinginthenorth Jon Snow, I think he should be proud of the name and keep it.
He does seem rather naive and wants to do the "right honorable thing" above anything else. he will be played by Little Finger or even Sansa if he doesn't wake up.
shareI tend to agree. I can't believe Jon is actually going to go to Dragonstone personally instead of sending an emissary as Sansa so sensibly suggests (say that 3 times fast!) It could so obviously be a trap and in most situations, it would INDEED be a trap. Most kings and queens don't go directly somewhere, at least not on a first visit - they send and ambassador to check things out.
shareWell, first, Jon knows Tyrion.
Second, killing emmissaries is not what honorable leaders do. We tend to forget that here because there is so much intrigue and dirty-dealing, but the world breaks down if you do not respect propriety after a while.
Third, Jon has seen the White Walkers, and he knows they will kill all life North of the Wall without swift and decisive action. He needs the armies and the dragon glass or the whole bet is off.
I can understand that, but Tyrion's not the one in charge on Dragonstone now....Dany is, and Jon doesn't know her or who else is with her. I still wouldn't go personally, not on a first visit, I'd send someone else - his general. Hell, even Lady Mormont, LOL, she makes a lot of sense and is an impressive little person. But seriously, he's taking a big chance in a country that doesn't generally reward that. I have to side with Sansa on this one.
shareI agree with you. In the state Westeros is in a King would be
being foolish to travel between castles, let alone pretty much
without the rule of law.
Snow is being heroic, again, not smart. I wonder if the writer is
actually trying to make that point in bold-type, it's pretty effective.
Snow blunders luckily and meets just-in-time friends.
These ought to be no-brainer decisions, that missing them should
clue the people into a virtual Trump in Westeros.