Ghirahim is the fabulous, fierce, and deadly main antagonist of Skyward Sword. He provides a fantastic foil to the young, untried, hapless teenage Link. The player fights Ghirahim several times throughout the game, each fight escalating in difficulty to represent how much Link grows over the course of the game. At first, Ghirahim toys with Link as a silly, expendable toy. Imagine his frustration when this kid shows up to ruin his plans time and time again. Ghirahim had the chance to end Link when he was inexperienced and weak. But he didn’t. Ghirahim’s pride is his downfall. Meanwhile, Link’s humility and courage enable him to surpass the ancient demon in strength. This game illustrates their dynamic beautifully. Ghirahim easily has the best dialogue in the game and I look forward to every scene he appears in.

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