If this ever happens or not, how well do you think Guts would do as the leader of an army compared to Griffith, both before and after his transformation? I got this thinking back what everyone in the old band agreed to before the eclipse.
KazigluBey said:Well he led the the raiders, but it was more like Guts going into combat and cutting down the enemy soldiers left and right, giving a huge boost of confidence amongst his group [...] He doesn't have the same Charisma to draw people to him in the way Griffith did, which is why Griffith is a natural leader. [...] Guts does a great job of leading small groups of people, but that's mainly because they'd be SOL without him.
They're not just following him because they went through bad times, they genuinely care for and admire him.
KazigluBey said:I think that initially what draws people to Guts is different from what draws people to Griffith. Griffith has his appearance itself, beauty that borders on feminine and a radiance about him that draws people who may not even know his feats of battle.
KazigluBey said:Griffith uses his charisma to intentionally draw people to him in order to fulfill his dream, whether its tricking a dirty old man for a cheap night's thrill to get money for his war chest, or to draw strong fighters like Guts to strengthen his forces.
KazigluBey said:Guts doesn't ever give me the impression that he wants to really draw people to him for any real purpose, his deeds of survival just don't speak to me of charisma in the classic sense.
KazigluBey said:Whenever he goes to someone's rescue he rationalizes it as being his duty as a soldier and he's helping a brother/sister in arms. This gives him the appearance of a knucklehead at times (especially with his interactions with Casca).
KazigluBey said:It's a source of motivation to people who are experience a world that is being turned upside down (especially people like Farnese with strong religious upbringings), giving them a sense of hope, but I still don't see it as charismatic. [...] He may be a leader to them but I think part of it has to do with them realizing that if they are going to survive as the darkness descends, they are going to need a guy like this because he's shown that he can combat these awesome forces and win at times, or at least drive them back. They see his good qualities beyond just the warrior, but I think it wouldn't be right to discount the fact that they realize that he may be their only chance of surviving in a world where Griffith shows his true face/intentions.
Aazealh said:And really anyway, aside from the story itself, don't we all love Berserk because of Guts?
Smith said:At some point or another there is going to be a staged rebellion against Griffith, especially if all of them are starting to see Griffith's true side...
If that ever happen Guts will definitely be the most suitable candidate for leading them... I mean who else has real experience fighting apostles? Those that did have already been torn into shreds...
SimplyEd said:On a personal level, with Guts being supported by a relatively small band of extraordinary individuals.
I don't see him leading an army or any larger group of people.
Proj2501 said:He almost bested Guts.
Proj2501 said:I think the only real extraordinary one out of all of them, besides Guts of course, is Schierke. Her ability as a magic user is VAST.
Proj2501 said:Honestly, had Serpico, Isidro and Farnese notbeen given certain enchanted items by Flora, they wouldn't be here right now.
Proj2501 said:Also, Guts' best best for survival and for revenge is to have an army rally behind him.
Proj2501 said:*wanders into speculation territory*
No doubt one day we'll see Raban, Owen, maybe the Octopus Knight and pal fighting alongside Guts.
(I mean, they have 'future familiar character' written all over them.)