George R.R. Martin explains why he kills all your favorite 'Game of Thrones' characters

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Frustrated with the way "Game of Thrones" characters are always dying? There's apparently some method to George R.R. Martin's madness—and a highly philosophical one, at that. In an interview with Galaxy’s Edge, the "A Song of Ice and Fire" author finally answers our burning questions about why he's always killing off our favorite characters (RIP Ned Stark).

"I think a writer, even a fantasy writer, has an obligation to tell the truth and the truth is, as we say in ‘Game of Thrones,’ all men must die," he responded. "Particularly if you’re writing about war, which is certainly a central subject in ‘Game of Thrones.’ ... You can’t write about war and violence without having death."

Some fans still aren't happy with Martin's philosophy, though.

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Pretty sure I had the same reaction! ???????? #JohnSnow #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/nYGVOjwYtz

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Going to sleep tonight like...#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/8XS02BdGRe

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Just watched the first season of game of thrones in less than 24 hours...wtf I'm crying how is there 5 more seasons of main characters dying

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How I feel when I get attached to characters on game of thrones but they end up dying pic.twitter.com/P79oj262ji

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Everyone right now after finding out Jon is back #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/lQ5Jwoolvd

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watchin jon snow come back to life like pic.twitter.com/eYq5ZDIOc1

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Jon Snow just needed a bath and a trim. Who knew? #GoT

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The show's current season threw viewers a bone by bringing Jon Snow back to life, though, despite actor Kit Harington's claims to the contrary. Martin may believe all men must die, but at least he doesn't think they all have to be dead for good.

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