Why did they send Jon Snow to the Nights Watch?

He wanted to be part of the elite few who have sacrificed everything to save the world. Jon being so close to the Wall got carried away by these fables. Jon took the road to avoid taking any leadership roles or followers or family and ended up being an integral part of all that.

Why did Jon Snow hang the kid?

After Jon’s resurrection and subsequent reclamation of command, Olly is led to the gallows to be publicly hanged for treason. As Jon asks his condemned murderers for their last words, Olly refuses to speak at his turn and instead glares furiously at Jon.

Did Ned want Jon to join the Nights Watch?

Ned Stark was in a difficult position and his summons to King’s Landing put him in a difficult position, but he should have told Jon about his true parents before he allowed him to join the Night’s Watch. Ned completely decided Jon’s future to serve his own interests not those of his nephew.

Did Jon desert the Night’s Watch?

Jon Snow briefly deserts the Night’s Watch upon learning of his father’s execution, intending to join his brother Robb Stark’s army. He is convinced to turn back by Samwell, Edd, and Grenn.

What’s the point of the Nights Watch now?

According to legend, the Night’s Watch was founded 8,000 years ago. They now protect the Seven Kingdoms from threats beyond their northern border, such as White Walkers, wildlings and giants.

Who funds the Nights Watch?

It was paid for by Queen Alysanne Targaryen, and built by men sent to the Wall by King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. Queensgate, originally called Snowgate. The castle was renamed after the visit of Queen Alysanne Targaryen. Castle Black, one of the three castles currently still in use.

Why did Benjen Stark join Nights Watch?

Reason as per the books The official, canon reason that Benjen Stark went to the Wall and said his vows as a man of the Night’s Watch is that he was inspired to do so for many months, as long back as the Harrenhal tourney.

Does Jon leave the Nights Watch?

And Jon Snow, the man who was briefly known (to a select few) as Aegon Targaryen, does not get to choose his own ending. As the result of a compromise between the Unsullied — who want Jon’s head because he killed their queen, Daenerys — and the Starks, Jon is exiled to the Night’s Watch.