Goselle
Goselle is a character in Skyward Sword.[2][1]
Biography
Goselle is a resident of Skyloft. She lives with her son Rupin. Goselle is fond of antiques which she proudly displays in her home. She appears kind and happy when Link first talks to her. Yet if Link rolls into the walls and knocks down her antiques, she will become enraged, demanding compensation for her broken possessions.[3][4] After Link pays her the amount of Rupees required, she calms down.[5] She will also get angry with Link if he sits down on her couch, but calms down and says that it is okay if he sits there, so long as he does not make it dirty.[6]
Trivia
- Goselle demanding compensation for her broken antiques is similar to when Link breaks a vase in the Auction House in The Wind Waker, where Mila's Father will make Link pay.
Nomenclature
Goselle's name is derived from gosling, a baby goose. It may also be a combination of gosling and the Italian name "Roselle".
Her Japanese name オタカ (Otaka) is derived from the name of the bird family タカ (Hawk) with an o- prefix, an old way to refer to a woman by her name with respect.
It may also be a pun on the Japanese idiom お高くとまる (being haughty).
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | オタカ (Otaka) (SSHD) | |
   ChineseTR | 歐塔卡 (Ōutǎkǎ) (SSHD) | |
 ChineseSI | 欧塔卡 (Ōutǎkǎ) (SSHD) | |
 FrenchEU | Aiglantine (SS)[7] | From "aigle" (eagle). |
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Gallery
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Goselle
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Goselle angry after Link breaks her antiques
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Concept art of Goselle from Hyrule Historia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Her name is Goselle, and she is a bit of a demanding lady." — Fi (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 30 (SS)
- ↑ "Nooo! How could you?! You broke my antique! That's it! You break it, you buy it! Let me see now... That was a very expensive antique, so about 20 Rupees should suffice! What's that look for? Oh, you think I'm just making that number up? That's ridiculous! I know the value of every item in my possession, and I intend to be compensated in full!" — Goselle (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ "Nooo! How could you?! You broke my precious antique! That was a very valuable item, so you're going to have to pay me 30 Rupees or so! And I didn't just make that number up!" — Goselle (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ "Next time that happens, we're going to have words!" — Goselle (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ "HEY! Oh... I guess it's OK as long as you're going to just sit. But listen up! THAT is an expensive chair, and if you get it dirty... Well, I can't be held responsible for what happens." — Goselle (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 30