A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“Wait a minute Mister Postman”: the problem of Termina in a single man.
A close look at a character who lives by the clock, in a world that lives by the clock.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Console Analysis: What a portable Termina means for “Majora’s Mask.”
What is the difference between playing "Majora's Mask" on a stationary console and playing it on a portable console?
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“He was lonely”: the pathos of Skull Kid.
In this piece, I analyze Skull Kid as a character, and question whether he ought to be forgiven for his actions.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Line Analysis: “You’ve met with a terrible fate, haven’t you?”
I apply the theory developed over the course of the series thus far in an analysis of the iconic line, "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?"
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Dawn of a New Year, and the curious case of the Happy Mask Salesman in Termina.
Discussing a Happy New Year, and analyzing the Happy Mask Salesman.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“If you truly can see me, then follow behind me.” Part II of III examining the Song of Healing.
A first pass at what Darmani and Mikau can teach us about heroism in Termina.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
What can Deku Link teach us about the nature of gaming? Part I of III examining the Song of Healing.
In the first of three posts about the Song of Healing, I argue that Deku Link offers us unique insight into video games as an aesthetic object.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Mister Owl, how many timelines does it take to get to the center of free will and determinism?
With the background of Kaepora Gaebora, I take a first pass at sketching a Majoran thesis of free will / determinism.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“Majora’s Mask” addresses marginalized groups in a way you might miss—and that’s the point.
"Majora's Mask" contains a thesis on how groups are marginalized by society. Here, I argue that the ease with which one can miss this game element is precisely what makes its content so impactful.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“Even if I die… It won’t be in peace.” The dynamics of death in “Majora’s Mask.”
In this post, I explore what about "Majora's Mask" and the world of Termina makes death more imminent and haunting than any other "Zelda" title could.