Sansa Stark: From Naïve to Formidable

Sansa Stark, the elder daughter of Eddard and Catelyn Stark, is a character of striking resilience and transformation throughout the Game of Thrones series. Initially introduced as a young, naive girl with dreams of courtly romance and noble life, Sansa's journey is one of profound growth amidst the harsh realities of the world she inhabits.
Throughout the series, Sansa finds herself thrust into increasingly treacherous situations, from being betrothed to the sadistic Joffrey Baratheon to enduring the horrors of King's Landing during the War of the Five Kings. Despite the cruelties she faces, Sansa learns to navigate the political intrigues of the court, honing her skills of observation and manipulation as a means of survival.
However, it is during her time in the Vale under the guardianship of Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) that Sansa undergoes some of her most significant transformations. Under Littlefinger's tutelage, she learns to play the game of thrones with cunning and guile, gradually shedding her former innocence to become a shrewd and calculating player in her own right.
As the series progresses, Sansa's resilience and adaptability become increasingly evident. She survives the brutalities of Ramsay Bolton, ultimately orchestrating his downfall with the help of her half-brother Jon Snow and the Knights of the Vale. Rising to the position of Lady of Winterfell, Sansa emerges as a formidable leader