I thought Vixen Comics' idea to talk about love in Berserk on Valentine's Day was a really good one, so I'm going to take a page from her book and take the opportunity to talk about moms in Berserk on Mother's Day.
There are lots of moms or mother figures in Berserk. They're all very different and interesting characters. I've listed the ones I could think of, but I probably left some out.
Theresia's mom – We don't know much about her mothering skills, just that she was a heretic who cheated on her husband with a whole room full of people. Makes me wonder if Theresia was really even the count's daughter.
Shisu – Her care early in Guts' life is probably a large part of the reason Guts is as good a person as he is.
Queen of Midland – Not the most loving step-mom, but does try to keep Charlotte on the straight and narrow, as she sees it, even if it means murder! (I know she had other reasons for trying to kill Griffith, too, but not wanting Charlotte to make a romantic choice that she deemed inappropriate/scandalous was part of it.)
Casca – Clearly cares about her child, has done her best to protect him even in her confused state, and loves to be with him.
Jill's mom – She loves Jill, but is pretty beat down by Jill's dad and has a hard time protecting herself, let alone Jill from him and his friends.
Luka – Very protective and holds her group together like a family, even deals out spankings when necessary (and not just to paying customers).
Flora – Very much a mother figure for Schierke, teaches her to be a wise and kind witch.
Lady Vandimion (Farnese's mom) – Extremely neglectful during Farnese's childhood, but does manage to come through for her daughter at a time when she really needs her.
Isma's mom, the merrow – Absent for most of Isma's life, but she does leave behind a powerful charm that protects her family from harm. Now that they have been reunited she is proving to be a pretty good mom, saving Isma's life and teaching her about being a merrow.
What are your thoughts on the moms and mother figures of Berserk? Do you have a favorite? Are there any “mom moments” in the story that you found particularly touching or interesting?
It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I really like when Isma and her mom reunite and I found the moment when they sing together to fight the sea god really cool!
There are lots of moms or mother figures in Berserk. They're all very different and interesting characters. I've listed the ones I could think of, but I probably left some out.
Theresia's mom – We don't know much about her mothering skills, just that she was a heretic who cheated on her husband with a whole room full of people. Makes me wonder if Theresia was really even the count's daughter.
Shisu – Her care early in Guts' life is probably a large part of the reason Guts is as good a person as he is.
Queen of Midland – Not the most loving step-mom, but does try to keep Charlotte on the straight and narrow, as she sees it, even if it means murder! (I know she had other reasons for trying to kill Griffith, too, but not wanting Charlotte to make a romantic choice that she deemed inappropriate/scandalous was part of it.)
Casca – Clearly cares about her child, has done her best to protect him even in her confused state, and loves to be with him.
Jill's mom – She loves Jill, but is pretty beat down by Jill's dad and has a hard time protecting herself, let alone Jill from him and his friends.
Luka – Very protective and holds her group together like a family, even deals out spankings when necessary (and not just to paying customers).
Flora – Very much a mother figure for Schierke, teaches her to be a wise and kind witch.
Lady Vandimion (Farnese's mom) – Extremely neglectful during Farnese's childhood, but does manage to come through for her daughter at a time when she really needs her.
Isma's mom, the merrow – Absent for most of Isma's life, but she does leave behind a powerful charm that protects her family from harm. Now that they have been reunited she is proving to be a pretty good mom, saving Isma's life and teaching her about being a merrow.
What are your thoughts on the moms and mother figures of Berserk? Do you have a favorite? Are there any “mom moments” in the story that you found particularly touching or interesting?
It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I really like when Isma and her mom reunite and I found the moment when they sing together to fight the sea god really cool!