Sophie is a talented young actress and I'm still sad she hasn't gotten to act through Sansa's development in A Feast for Crows where she starts to become more aware of the political climate and Littlefinger's true character.

Rape is something that average TV viewers have experience with. I doubt very few Game of Thrones fans have ever had their penises cut off or been flayed alive. I doubt they know anyone whose had their penis cut off or been flayed alive. However, I know for a fact that there are Game of Thrones viewers who have been…