Exactly Why Does Zelda Get the Triforce of Wisdom?

[cucco002]

Hi everyone!

Dont get me wrong, I think she deserves to get it, but exactly why? there are lots of characters that are also really wise, and Zelda doesn't take the best decisions every time, could it be because she needs it, since she is the princess, destined to rule Hyrule?

Link shows courage every time, Ganon shows power every time, Zelda shows wisdom EVERY time?

 

[link'sneighbor]

well ganondorf already has the triforce of power because he is the main villain and he has power and link he has the triforce of courage so he can be courageous and go defeat ganondorf so the only other important good character would be zelda and that is why she has the triforce of wisdom

 

[Akaraimaru]

SPOILER ALERT!

In the Minish Cap, it is revealed that the "Light Force" is part of the bloodline of the Royal Family of Hyrule. While the Light Force may not be the Triforce of Wisdom, if it was it would explain why Princess Zelda is in possession of it most of the time.

 

[Kupsacker]

Link has courage
Ganon has power
So, there's no other major character besides Zelda to give wisdom to.

 

[SNOlink]

It's probably because that...

SPOILER!

...Zelda in Skyward Sword was the Goddess, Hylia (either through possession or reincarnation). Because of this, she would be a.) (or at least I'd expect her to be) a wise person and b.) an very important figure in the future of Hyrule.

 

[LinkLover]

Well, there wasn't really any other main characters to give it to....

And, she is wise. Her decisions can be seen as wise depending on the situation. She was chosen because she wise to carry the Triforce, right? So she must be wise.

Teh again, they also chose Ganon to hold power, and he basically tries to kill her and Link, so..........

 

[Wolf Sage]

Zelda possesses "the blood of the goddess [Hylia]." Link possesses the "spirit of the hero." Ganondorf is imbued(?) with the Demise's hatred. They are tied by destiny to wield the Triforce, or so it seems. Their individual parts were probably issued to them as a sort of means to maintain balance. Not only this, but the strongest quality of each of these characters may have been the basis by which they are assigned their roles - Wisdom, Courage, and Power. Zelda seems to be the only person available to wield the ToW.

 

[Draymorath]

Because she's so smart. So there.

 

[linebyline]

Various Zeldas have made some less-than-wise decisions. I can name at least two whom I've had to escort to the bottom of a crumbling tower and around various obstacles, yet elsewhere in their respective games they clearly possess the ability to levitate. I can name one who tried to kick Ganondorf in the face. I can name one who, though she didn't make any decisions bone-headed enough for me to be able to remember them right now, was fairly naive and didn't really do anything wise. (Then again she also didn't get the Triforce.)

I'm guessing it's a bloodline thing. If memory serves, her family was responsible for guarding all the Triforce's assorted secrets, so it makes sense that they would still be the custodian of at least some of the Triforce.

Of course, I may be missing something since I haven't finished Skyward Sword yet and am trying to avoid spoilers (ergo I probably shouldn't even be here ).

 

[guapo2003]

I would say it's because she's not strong, she can't kick butt, but she has intellictual smarts, so therefore she is the one most suited for the Triforce of Wisdom.

 

[Guest_1]

I'd say it has less to do with actual "wisdom" and more to do with being knowledgeable. Out of the three major players, she's the one who typically possesses the most knowledge, so at least in that respect, her getting Wisdom makes sense.

 

[zellinkda]

Spoilers may be present..

I guess the whole reason is that she just plain needs it. Think about it. If she didn't have the triforce of wisdom, she'd really just be another girl in the zelda series that in the long run, serves as a minor character. For example, let's use saria. she was definitely important, but I didn't so much give her a thought after i got out of the forest temple. or how about malon. she wasn't a sage, and she didn't really help you (unless you count teaching songs as helpful...) In wind waker, I spent a long time thinking about zelda. you want to unite with her and you're pumped to be fighting side by side against ganondorf. another reason might be that if Link and zelda didn't share the same problem (aka ganondorf, vaati, ghirihim) we might as well call it the legend of link

 

[Guest_1]

Spoilers may be present..

I guess the whole reason is that she just plain needs it. Think about it. If she didn't have the triforce of wisdom, she'd really just be another girl in the zelda series that in the long run, serves as a minor character. For example, let's use saria. she was definitely important, but I didn't so much give her a thought after i got out of the forest temple. or how about malon. she wasn't a sage, and she didn't really help you (unless you count teaching songs as helpful...) In wind waker, I spent a long time thinking about zelda. you want to unite with her and you're pumped to be fighting side by side against ganondorf. another reason might be that if Link and zelda didn't share the same problem (aka ganondorf, vaati, ghirihim) we might as well call it the legend of link

Seeing as the legend is named after her, I hardly see that as qualifying for her to be placed into the role of a minor character. Even though you control the character of Link, it's about her. Link is just our avatar for exploring the realm of Hyrule and beyond. As for Saria... again, she falls under that same criteria. She's not as major of a character as Zelda, but as a sage, she was just as pivotal to the story as Link, Ganon(dorf), and Zelda are. Malon is for certain a minor character, so that goes without saying. With that said, you haven't really given a good reason for why Zelda has Wisdom other than "she's Zelda". :/

 

[DeletedUser9]

Seeing as the legend is named after her, I hardly see that as qualifying for her to be placed into the role of a minor character. Even though you control the character of Link, it's about her.

I agree with you at least in part in most cases, but there are exceptions. Zelda was largely irrelevant in Twilight Princess, for example. Saving her at the end wasn't even part of your goal; the raid on Hyrule Castle was about stopping Ganondorf.


As for Zelda and the Triforce of Wisdom, you need to keep all the definitions in mind. Off of WordNet:

▸ noun: the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
▸ noun: the quality of being prudent and sensible
▸ noun: ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
▸ noun: accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

#1 and #3 is basically good judgment. Using the knowledge and experience you have and making good decisions with it. You can argue that Zelda's made some bad decisions, but a number of those cases are still her acting to the best of her ability, and she has in numerous games developed some impressive plots against Ganondorf and the evils of Hyrule. #2 is a trait that fits Zelda well. She's not stupid. She's a sensible person. Sensible people are not immune to making mistakes. And #4 leads into my main point...

Zelda is a Sage in Ocarina of Time, carries a powerful and magical bloodline, and is the ruler of her country in numerous other games. She has knowledge; she knows things. She also has insight, either in the form of good judgment, advanced knowledge about magic and other cultures and artifacts, or just a supernatural awareness in her ability to communicate with people telepathically, sense evil with premonition or intuition, and whatnot.

No matter what game you apply it to, the term "wisdom" describes Zelda very well. The term is not as clear-cut as "courage" and "power" are.

 

[ZeldaMagic]

Eh Its just process of elimination... I agree that Zelda isn't the smartest cookie at times... but it does make sense because little shy Link needs courage, and Ganon is power hungry so All thats left is Wisdom :/ Plus.. she's princess... she could use a little wisdom