Chapter: Ganon goes to therapy
This is the first chapter of the story and delves into a typical day for Ganondorf Dragmire, particularly one of his therapy sessions. The purpose of this chapter is to exposit the background of the story at large, as well as give some insight into one of the major characters, as well as his interactions with the environment around him.
After his latest incarnation, Calamity Ganon, was defeated by the Champion of Hyrule in a way that deeply disturbed him, it made Ganon realize that his life of villainry was ultimately pointless and decide to go on the straight and narrow from then on. As Hyrule rebuilt itself around him, Ganon realized that he would not be able to stay reformed without help. Fortunately for him, the new practice of psychology, known in Hyrule as "mind healing", was was in need of guinea pigs, so Ganon decided to try his luck with this new practice. While wary of him at first, Princess Zelda decided that if she could have Ganon healed of his inner-demons that compelled him to attack Hyrule every age, she would go down in history as the greatest ruler Hyrule ever had, so she pardoned Ganon on the condition that he saw his mind doctor as often as he was ordered to.
Structure
Exposition
At the beginning of the chapter, Ganon lies in bed at home and wonders if it is worth of for him to attend therapy on one of his most dreaded days of the year: New Years Day. While he does ultimately decide to go (the alternative being getting arrested and possibly executed), he gripes about it for the rest of the exposition, giving insight into the holiday itself, how he is treated by the citizens of the world he almost destroyed, the city that he neighbors that his doctor is located in, his doctor's backstory, and how Ganon feels about everything talked about thus far.
Rising Action
After Ganon makes it to his doctor's home, we meet Dr. George Moonchild the mind doctor, and Ganon's session with him begins. The session starts off normally enough where the two men talk about Ganon's progress over the past seven years that they have been seeing each other, but it suddenly takes a turn when Dr. Moonchild begins to question Ganon about his relationships, rather, his lack thereof.
Climax
Ganon becomes angry with his doctor's inquiries and tries to argue that he does not need companionship and that even if he did, there is no one in the world who would ever dare. His rage peaks when Dr. Moonchild brings up his friendship with the Link the Champion, and Ganon rants about how he despises Hyrule and still wishes that all Hylians were dead.
Falling Action
Dr. Moonchild manages to diffuse the situation by calming Ganon down with the same compassion and understanding that Ganon has grown to appreciate from him over the years. He then explains that Ganon's lingering resent against Hyrule was justified due to the unnecessary way he had been treated since he was revealed to the public, but that that was all the more reason why it was necessary for him to seek out a support system, as well as utilize the one that he already has now with Link and Princess Zelda. Ganon is still not sure if he agrees completely, but he ultimately concedes Dr. Moonchild's point and thanks him for his advice.
Resolution
At the very end of the session, just when Ganon thinks that he's in the clear and that he can go hide from the day's festivities in the comfort and solitude of his home, Dr. Moonchild reveals that Princess Zelda wishes for him to meet her at the castle.
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