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I have some feelings on Griffith I'd like to get out there, so I decided to write this up. I know Griffith is one of the most widely discussed characters in Berserk, but I have some things I'd like to say, so I figure this is the best place to do it!
Griffith is one of the most complex characters in a world of incredibly complex characters. His determination for his dream defines his character, but what makes his character dynamic, is the fact that someone was able to break that determination and get truly close to him (Not 100% broken, but as he says, Guts made him forget his dream)
I unfortunately came into Berserk spoiled, so I never at any point watching the anime believed he was genuine at all, until the moment when Guts left the Band of the Hawk. (Or is it Falcon? I've seen both) When I saw how crushed Griffith was at Guts departure, I had to reevaluate the way I saw the character entirely. When I first read the manga, I had this mindset of Griffith's care for Guts as being genuine their relationship, and it's inevitable downfall felt considerably more tragic. Believe it or not though, I am certainly not a part of the "Griffith dindu nuffin!" crowd. I believe in personal responsibility, and I believe it's okay to put faith in a person, but if that person lets you down, you must take at least part of the blame for misplacing your trust. Griffith breaking down and sleeping with Charlotte because of Guts leaving, was a sad and effective scene, but it was ultimately still his fault. Griffith was a man of ambition, but ultimately he was also weak. At least in comparison to Guts. He gave up his dream and then his men and only true friend to get his dream back. He messed up and everyone else was forced to pay the price. Griffith had received a year of torture, and was in a position of complete helplessness. Due to this I will admit, if I were in his shoes I would make the same decision, if only to get my ability to move back
In all seriousness, what Griffith did is completely unforgivable in my eyes. Especially the rape of Casca. That was done completely out of spite for Guts leaving. I don't hate Griffith supporters or anything, but I've yet to hear one good defense of that horrific action, and I doubt I ever will. I mean sleeping with someones girlfriend is messed up on it's own, doing so forcefully is completely indefensible. Despite the fact that I think Griffith is a horrible person, he's one of the best characters ever written in my opinion. Flawed and complex, horrible yet understandable, one of the best examples to showing how amazing the writing of this manga is.
This is my first real post on Skull Knight, so all replies are appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read this. There's a lot to say about this character, and a lot of opinions and I'd love to hear yours.
I have some feelings on Griffith I'd like to get out there, so I decided to write this up. I know Griffith is one of the most widely discussed characters in Berserk, but I have some things I'd like to say, so I figure this is the best place to do it!
Griffith is one of the most complex characters in a world of incredibly complex characters. His determination for his dream defines his character, but what makes his character dynamic, is the fact that someone was able to break that determination and get truly close to him (Not 100% broken, but as he says, Guts made him forget his dream)
I unfortunately came into Berserk spoiled, so I never at any point watching the anime believed he was genuine at all, until the moment when Guts left the Band of the Hawk. (Or is it Falcon? I've seen both) When I saw how crushed Griffith was at Guts departure, I had to reevaluate the way I saw the character entirely. When I first read the manga, I had this mindset of Griffith's care for Guts as being genuine their relationship, and it's inevitable downfall felt considerably more tragic. Believe it or not though, I am certainly not a part of the "Griffith dindu nuffin!" crowd. I believe in personal responsibility, and I believe it's okay to put faith in a person, but if that person lets you down, you must take at least part of the blame for misplacing your trust. Griffith breaking down and sleeping with Charlotte because of Guts leaving, was a sad and effective scene, but it was ultimately still his fault. Griffith was a man of ambition, but ultimately he was also weak. At least in comparison to Guts. He gave up his dream and then his men and only true friend to get his dream back. He messed up and everyone else was forced to pay the price. Griffith had received a year of torture, and was in a position of complete helplessness. Due to this I will admit, if I were in his shoes I would make the same decision, if only to get my ability to move back
In all seriousness, what Griffith did is completely unforgivable in my eyes. Especially the rape of Casca. That was done completely out of spite for Guts leaving. I don't hate Griffith supporters or anything, but I've yet to hear one good defense of that horrific action, and I doubt I ever will. I mean sleeping with someones girlfriend is messed up on it's own, doing so forcefully is completely indefensible. Despite the fact that I think Griffith is a horrible person, he's one of the best characters ever written in my opinion. Flawed and complex, horrible yet understandable, one of the best examples to showing how amazing the writing of this manga is.
This is my first real post on Skull Knight, so all replies are appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read this. There's a lot to say about this character, and a lot of opinions and I'd love to hear yours.