Is Ragnar's posture in "Vikings" due to a character injury or his actor recovering from one?
I'm watching the Vikings season where Ragnar creates an alliance with King, Ecbert,. But it started quite a while back, Ragnar seems to lean whenever he stands, lie down instead of sitting, etc. I do the same because of pain and weakness in my lower back.
Is this because Ragnar has an injury, or
Because the actor is recovering from one?
I'm still researching it and may find my own answer but I enjoy other's perspectives.
Best Answer
Ragnar's political game generally revolves around him playing the role of a rather happy and naive simple man. He only reveals his aptitude and ambitions much later, when he can't get around it anymore or revealing it is beneficial in some way.
He often eeks out a victory because he is dismissed/ignored by those who consider themselves superior. They undervalue Ragnar's worth as an opponent, and Ragnar uses that to his advantage.
His posture help sell the idea of Ragnar not being regnal. Compared to the kings and nobility, he comes across as not being smart/noble enough to rule his people efficiently. He portrays a generally blasé and nonchalant attitude that is key to selling his "simple Ragnar" persona.
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Why is Ragnar in pain?
As bad as the hit to his back was, Ragnar didn't hurt his spine as he was able to walk, so it was an internal injury. Symptoms of kidney failure include discomfort in the abdomen, urinating blood, and nausea, and they all fit with what Raganr went through.How many seasons is Ragnar in Vikings?
As Vikings season six will be the show's final series, fans are hoping that Ragnar will return. Ragnar was definitely left for dead at the end of season four but made a surprise return in one of Bjorn's vision in season five. In his vision, Bjorn imagined his father asking him what he was fighting for.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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