Judging from the show, Viserys seems to be confused and horrified by the rat because he can't tell what it means, and Dragons has made symbols and prophecies important. The poignant scene at the end of Dragon Family Episode 6 shows how important they are to the future of the franchise.
In the sixth episode of Dragon Family, Viserys finally sees a mouse, after the mouse has been lurking around Viserys several times before. Before that, the rat was portrayed as the once strongest dragon in the gnawing kingdom. The rodents also climbed onto Viserys' bed frame. In the ominous final shot of Dragon Family Episode 5, the rat licks Joffrey's blood at the wedding of Rhaenyla Targaryen . There is no doubt that mice have gradually penetrated into the story of "Dragon Family".
Although at present, "Dragon Family" has not given a clear explanation to the mouse, but we can infer the meaning behind the symbolic appearance of the mouse. According to Viserys, Viserys suffered from a disease similar to leprosy, and his physical condition gradually deteriorated, which began with Viserys's hand being cut by a sword on the Iron Throne, which eventually led to Viserys Sirius' arm was amputated before episode six. Viserys' physical decline symbolized the gradual instability of the kingdom under his rule.
The disease of King Viserys is spreading, and the rat in Family Dragons is an additional representation of that. Additionally, the rats highlight the truth of Viserys and Rhaenyra's willful disregard for the issues plaguing the realm and the legitimacy surrounding the Targaryen descendants.
While these rats are primarily a symbol around Viserys, they are also important clues to the perilous events in Dragon Family. In George Martin 's Fire and Blood, there are two characters who share a common connection with mice, cheese and blood. Ratcatcher (cheese) and Butcher (blood) were hired by Daemon as assassins. They play a very important role in the blood dragon dance conflict. For Allison, it was one of her biggest nightmares. It can be said that this scene is comparable to the bloody wedding of " Game of Thrones ". There is no doubt that these two moments have caused a lot of damage to the children of Viserys.
The Dragon Family has seen more and more shots of rats, revealing a state of corruption and decay around King Viserys. Additionally, the fact that Viserys ends up seeing a mouse in episode six, but chooses to sit on the sidelines, hints at his stupidity as a king, including his blindness to the truth and his inability to effectively address the needs of the kingdom. The mice also gave viewers a glimpse into the dire future of the Viserys family, setting the stage for Blood and Cheese. In any case, the 10-year span of the sixth episode of "Dragon Family" brings us closer and closer to the story of the blood dragon dance.
