To kill Goku
Posted 3 months ago
What was his purpose?
Topic started by Editman on Aug. 21, 2009.
Last post by joshmightbe 1 month, 4 weeks ago.
Post by RaptorFratBoy (547 posts) See mini bio
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Yes, as if anything in DBZ was created with whole depth and character-driven meaning involved. Goku was a Superman template from the get-go, and each villain was just THAT much more stronger, thus forcing Goku to get stronger himself and beat them. That's it. The end.
Posted 3 months ago
Post by KidPandora (3 posts) See mini bio
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@RaptorFratBoy:
Depth is subjective. Just because the characters aren't crying in a corner doesn't mean they are whitless and unreal. Goku from day one has this uncanny coolness about him and is always optimistic - admirable qualities. Goku's purpose is to fight and better himself as a warrior that's it. You cannot judge depth based on the fact that he doesn't care about superfluous things like popularity, wealth and relationships. There are other characters that contrast him in that sense - this stark contrast plays also into the humor of the show. Goku is unfettered by worldly things much like a Godly Figure, thus achieved nirvana. Every person pulls something different from every experience. You see a puddle, but I see an ocean.
Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago
