I think that he was proud of Jaime’s prowess as a swordsman, his good looks and basically anything he did that added glory to the Lannister name.
But I don’t know if that is love.
We are moved to please them, to make their lives happy. At the same time, we are also compelled by life to teach them lessons that benefit them in life. Therefore, every parent has to strike a balance between ‘love’ and ‘authoritarianism’.
Some parents stray way too much on the ‘love’ side. These children grow up spoiled and unable to deal with the blows that life throws at them.
Some parents stray too much on the ‘authority’side.
Such was Tywin. He definitely wants Jaime to rule the Westerlands as his heir when he dies. He definitely wants him to carry on the family name.
But if he had a side that loved Jaime…it’s tricky to say. I’d say the evidence for or against is not really there.
I like to think he did, though showing love is something he might not have been comfortable with.
All of his children seem to fear him more than love him. Cersei reflects to herself that the only person who ever saw Tywin smile was her.
If you can’t smile at your own son…can you love him? Serious question.
Written November 4
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