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:: Are you even capable of having a conversation where you're not rude and antagonistic towards someone? I never said I hated anything. If you're referring to Petrice, I never said I hated her. Because I don't. [[User:Kelcat|Kelcat]] ([[User talk:Kelcat|talk]]) 20:32, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
:: Are you even capable of having a conversation where you're not rude and antagonistic towards someone? I never said I hated anything. If you're referring to Petrice, I never said I hated her. Because I don't. [[User:Kelcat|Kelcat]] ([[User talk:Kelcat|talk]]) 20:32, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
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:::Another example of searching bad things where they aren't. I simply interpretated your words and accuse me of antagonizing you for no reason other than fun from annoying others.[[Special:Contributions/78.8.136.83|78.8.136.83]] ([[User talk:78.8.136.83|talk]]) 20:38, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
:::Another example of searching bad things where they aren't. I simply interpretated your words and accuse me of antagonizing you for no reason other than fun from annoying others.[[Special:Contributions/78.8.136.83|78.8.136.83]] ([[User talk:78.8.136.83|talk]]) 20:38, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
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| + | ::::If it makes you feel any better, I agree with Kelcat. You do seem to be reading into things in a very weird way. Or "interpreting" them in a way where you assume she's apply a comment towards Petrice to both the real world and everyone in it. --[[User:NinjaChocobo925|NinjaChocobo925]] ([[User talk:NinjaChocobo925|talk]]) 20:45, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
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:I think "Sirrah" is quite commonly mistaken to mean the same as "Sir". When I hear it, I picture people doing impressions of Shakespeare, taking off their hats and doing an elaborate bow. I wouldn't be surprised if it was used in error. The idea of people doing it to secretly insult Hawke is very funny. :D If it's actually spelled "Serah" in the game, though, then I think that's just the writers taking the word and altering it slightly to make it a Thedas word. [[User:-Sophia|-Sophia]] ([[User talk:-Sophia|talk]]) 18:56, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
:I think "Sirrah" is quite commonly mistaken to mean the same as "Sir". When I hear it, I picture people doing impressions of Shakespeare, taking off their hats and doing an elaborate bow. I wouldn't be surprised if it was used in error. The idea of people doing it to secretly insult Hawke is very funny. :D If it's actually spelled "Serah" in the game, though, then I think that's just the writers taking the word and altering it slightly to make it a Thedas word. [[User:-Sophia|-Sophia]] ([[User talk:-Sophia|talk]]) 18:56, September 16, 2013 (UTC) |
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Forums: Index > Lore DiscussionUse of the word "sirrah" in Dragon Age...
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So, out of curiosity I looked up the definition of "Sirrah" since so many people call Hawke that in Dragon Age 2... and I found this...
"Sirrah is an archaic term used to address inferiors, sometimes as an expression of contempt."
So, makes me wonder... Is it actually respectful in Thedas, or is everyone really being a jerk to Hawke throughout the game and showing contempt? In the case of like Mother Petrice, yeah she means it contemptuously... in fact, actually this makes me hate her even more... by that definition she's pretty much saying "Hawke, you are worthless trash... now do as I say..." AbsolutGrndZer0 (talk) 14:29, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- It's written "Serah" and it's a formal adress to people in Free Marches as equal or lesser status like suffix -san in Japan. "Messere" is a formal adress to superiors. Arishok called Hawke "Serah" as a sign of little respect. That's no reason, but misunderstanding. Your judgement was simply clouded by hatred.78.8.136.83 (talk) 15:11, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- I always figured that Mother Petrice was saying it in a snide way as an indicator that she really didn't think Hawke was deserving of a respectful title. She seemed to be mocking Hawke rather than outright insulting him/her. Kelcat (talk) 18:52, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Everyone tries to act politely to everyone around, by your logic in every company menagers mock their workers and look down on them. You try to find misbehaviour where is isn't. Everyone tries to hold good image and act politely for a good reputation. If you think that's bad then we all are villains.78.8.136.83 (talk) 19:33, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- That's... not even close to what I was saying. I was simply discussing one specific instance in a fictional video game, nothing more than that. Please don't put words into my mouth. Kelcat (talk) 19:41, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- I simply interpretate what you wrote. Your hatred makes you search for things that are not even special to make someone special.78.8.136.83 (talk) 20:23, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- That's... not even close to what I was saying. I was simply discussing one specific instance in a fictional video game, nothing more than that. Please don't put words into my mouth. Kelcat (talk) 19:41, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Everyone tries to act politely to everyone around, by your logic in every company menagers mock their workers and look down on them. You try to find misbehaviour where is isn't. Everyone tries to hold good image and act politely for a good reputation. If you think that's bad then we all are villains.78.8.136.83 (talk) 19:33, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Are you even capable of having a conversation where you're not rude and antagonistic towards someone? I never said I hated anything. If you're referring to Petrice, I never said I hated her. Because I don't. Kelcat (talk) 20:32, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Another example of searching bad things where they aren't. I simply interpretated your words and accuse me of antagonizing you for no reason other than fun from annoying others.78.8.136.83 (talk) 20:38, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- If it makes you feel any better, I agree with Kelcat. You do seem to be reading into things in a very weird way. Or "interpreting" them in a way where you assume she's apply a comment towards Petrice to both the real world and everyone in it. --NinjaChocobo925 (talk) 20:45, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Another example of searching bad things where they aren't. I simply interpretated your words and accuse me of antagonizing you for no reason other than fun from annoying others.78.8.136.83 (talk) 20:38, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- I always figured that Mother Petrice was saying it in a snide way as an indicator that she really didn't think Hawke was deserving of a respectful title. She seemed to be mocking Hawke rather than outright insulting him/her. Kelcat (talk) 18:52, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- I think "Sirrah" is quite commonly mistaken to mean the same as "Sir". When I hear it, I picture people doing impressions of Shakespeare, taking off their hats and doing an elaborate bow. I wouldn't be surprised if it was used in error. The idea of people doing it to secretly insult Hawke is very funny. :D If it's actually spelled "Serah" in the game, though, then I think that's just the writers taking the word and altering it slightly to make it a Thedas word. -Sophia (talk) 18:56, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
- Indeed, "Ser" is the DA equivalent to the real-word "Sir", except unlike here, the word is the sam regardless of gender.