"I have a confession: As much as I like George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, I feel they're a little under-Egged. They're mostly just the tales of Ser Duncan, as he tries to find a place for himself in Westeros, with the occasional aid of his tiny bald squire. Egg shows only flashes of personality in the books - and even then, his character is broadly defined by precociousness and a fan-ish devotion to all things knightly."
"Dunk and his squire return to that wonderful puppet show to watch a lanky young lady named Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford) lead the troupe in a comic tale about knights and fools - and about how they are one and the same, where women are concerned. After the show, a smitten Ser Duncan the Tall flips Tanselle a couple of coins and asks if she'd be willing to paint his shield. But he fumbles his way through the conversation"
The TV adaptation expands Egg's role, giving him greater agency, wisdom, and emotional presence alongside Ser Duncan. In the episode "Hard Salt Beef," a puppet show and a performer named Tanselle reveal Dunk's awkwardness and Egg's empathy. Egg consoles Dunk, then presses him for reassurance after revealing his own experience of being mocked for his size. Dunk admits he was called stupid, but offers little comfort, which frustrates Egg. The exchange emphasizes a stronger give-and-take in their relationship, deepening Egg's personality and making him a more active, endearing companion with surprising insight.
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