Themes In The Legend Of Zelda

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Every day wasted living a routine-like lifestyle is another day down the drain, another day without adventure. The majority of all Legend of Zelda games begin with Link who had just awakened from a deep slumber and is laying in his bed. Link then proceeds to exit his comfy home and explore the kingdom that lay ahead.
A recurring theme in The Legend of Zelda is that Link is always able to find a way to overcome the challenges he faces physically, whether it be the absurd amount of boss battles, or the puzzles he must solve. Link also has to combat his internal turmoils. Despite being constantly doubted by his fellow villagers and reminded that he is destined to fail, that his aspirations are just too big for such a young boy, Link musters

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