#morgott my man why you gotta hurt us this way

[draconic-ichor]

Accidentally used my English degree to overanalyze a video game character. I'm itching to share this, but you're the only person I know of who may be interested. Disregard of you want. Also, love your content! It's truly some of my favorite on tumblr 💜

So the archaic language Morgott uses is Early Modern English. There are several second-person pronouns in EME (such as thou and you), and the one you use depends upon the difference in social standing between communicator and receiver. For example, if a noble were to talk to a servant, they would use forms of "you". You is a formal pronoun used to refer to someone you perceive as below you, authorizer speaking to the authorized. If a noble were to speak to another noble, however, they would use forms of "thee" to show they are on the same level since it's more informal. Throughout the game, Morgott refers to the Tarnished using forms of thee, putting us on the same level as him. While this could be seen as flattering since the King of Leyndell is putting us on his level. However, it's important to remember Morgott's own self-image. He's an Omen with cursed blood, a stain upon the Golden Lineage, and unfit to take the throne even though he's the most worthy. Morgott, through his language, isn't raising the Tarnished up to his position. He's dragging them down to where he sees himself. They are both unworthy of the title of Elden Lord, and he's more than happy to prove that point. In short, this man needs several hugs.

That is both very interesting and super sad…That poor man needs so much love.

And I’ll be honest I have the most basic understanding of how his speech works, so I apologize to anyone that knows the rules of EME and reads my works 😅

Very happy you like my content! It means a lot hearing I’m one of your favorites •///•

#language is hard #morgott my man why you gotta hurt us this way #morgott #elden ring