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Does the Chosen One Trope Help Skyrim or Harm It?

Skyrim's Dragonborn is a textbook example of the Chosen One. But how well does the game utilize this classic trope? Does the story and writing gel with its open-world game design? In this video essay, we’ll take a deep dive into the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and break down how its narrative design cooks with the trope’s key ingredients: from the Dovahkiin's unique abilities to the prophecy of Alduin the World-Eater. We'll take note of its satisfying flourishes, and critique the moments where it feels more like the Chosen One ain’t so chosen. 0:00 Intro 1:28 What is the Chosen One Trope? A Brief Refresh 2:45 Chosen One Elements in Skyrim's Main Quest 11:03 How Skyrim Embraces the Trope 12:17 Paarthurnax Makes a Choice (and the Blades Don't Care) 19:06 Alduin the World-Eater: Misunderstood Villain? 23:25 Miraak Defies His Dragonborn Fate 28:32 The Predicament With Player Choice in Skyrim 31:10 An Angry Nirnroot Rant 33:27 Previous Chosen Ones & Why Bethesda Loves Them 36:25 Conclusion & Outro If you like this vid, check out my last one for an overview on the trope and its history in video games:    • Why Are Video Games Obsessed with the Chos...   #skyrim #videoessay #gaming #elderscrolls #chosenones