Kaladin Stormblessed (The Stormlight Archive) - A Character Examination
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My character examination of Kaladin Stormblessed from the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
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I really did a summary/examination here. Not sure how I messed that up.....
I love the books but some of the dialouge is cheesy
@@rememberussliberty1822 Give me an example
Well for one thing a spoiler warning would be nice
@@slavking2797 This a year late, and I'm not even the one you asked, but replacing every curse word with "storm" is just so weird and makes no sense. Still loving Way of Kings though.
@@or9422 While it may feel a bit out of place for these rugged slaves to curse using the word storm, it kind of makes sense for the book. While the word storm has no negative association to us, we have to member that in the context of the book, it would kind of make sense for people to use the term in a negative connotation. It's an overwhelming force that has been destroying everything in its path for years and their entire lives are structured around this entity so it would make sense that their vocabulary is too. As a side note, Brandon is not writing grim-dark and has put in real effort to keep the books accessible to audiences of all ages and cultures, which is why he is so popular in my opinion.
One of my favorite things about Kaladin that you didn't touch on in this video is the fact that Kaladin suffers from depression. And it's not something that he just developed after all the death and suffering he's endured. In one of his early flash backs it's shown that it's something he dealt with even as a child. And it never goes away, it's just a part of who he is. His arc isn't about getting over his depression and living a happy fulling life, it's about managing it and not letting it control him. It is truly inspiring to see him do all the incredible things that he does for bridge four in spite of his depression, not because he no longer feels it. Seeing him constantly wrestle with it, even in the newest book, is what makes him one of the best characters in fantasy, in my humble opinion.
You’re absolutely right and I admittedly dropped the ball on this one. Made it running on little sleep. Won’t happen again!
smilelolmandogbro Very true. I battle depression and mania here and there in my bipolar swings, so it reached me pretty hard. Love this series!
I totally second this. Kaladin is probably my favority character ever of the combincation of 1. His depression, how it's handled in the series, and how it informs his actions and motivations, 2. The Windrunner ideals and Kaladin's journey to swear them.
smilelolmandogbro and one amazing detail (for lack of better word) is that this depression becomes really bad after the horrible events start.
Brandon Sanderson is amazing in his ability to write mental illness into his series in such an organic and believable way. It never feels like the character is the Token Mental Health Issue, and it's never just about, "Hey, look at me, my only defining characteristic is I have anxiety!" No magic cures to make people "better" just the reality of living with it.
Kaladin is a favorite of mine since he's the type that who you wanted to shout "Come on get up, Kaladin!" and then when he does, he does it magnificently. He's beaten, bruised, and mentally slapped that it's so awesome seeing grab his depression by the throat and does what needs to be done.
Kaladin is a wrestling baby face. How have I not seen that before.
I especially loved that moment when he was about to jump into the abyss having nothing to live for. But then decided to struggle again no matter what hardship awaits him being a bridgeman. I've been in a similar situation like him before and it makes him more relatable to me.
I second that
He was my favorite. In the way of kings, but in the second which I am half-way through and he is kind of I don't know getting worse
Honor is dead,but i'll see what i can do.
Kaladin Stormblessed
Love that moment!
If anyone is gonna take up honor's shard at one point, it will be kaladin.
Kaladin’s best line so far...
syl saving kaladin from suicide is so heart wrenching
syl can choke
Kaladin is my favorite character of any book, ever. I just want to hug him and make him understand how much everyone likes him
Emily Carter saaaaame! I love him so much omg!
The thing about Kaladin is he would never truly believe it. He’s broken, afraid, uncertain, and indecisive. But, at his core he truly cares about everyone... but himself. He rushes into danger because he’d rather die than see someone he cares for die. It’s a form of passively seeking death... suicide. He thinks about it a lot, he wants to stop hurting. He is a perfect protector because everyone means more than he does... in his own mind.
He would never believe anyone truly cares for him, or that he has value, because he doesn’t believe it of himself. He views his value as being able to take another’s place on ‘the death line’, so to speak.
And that’s the saddest thing ever. Noble, yes. Honorable, yes. But, suicidal, too. He seeks death. But, he wants others to live, and so he must live to protect those he cares about. That’s how he channels his depression. He doesn’t face it (yet), he just puts it to use. Each new Idea forces him to realize that his life has value. I wouldn’t be surprised if the next Idea he swears is to see his own value, and seek his own life before he dies the reckless death he’s seeking.
@@jamesbrownii9508 You should read ROW. He more has survivors guilt than anything. It’s caused his PTSD, anxiety and depression. He doesn’t believe no one cares about him.
But he does just want the pain to stop.
@@jamesbrownii9508 I don't think he feels like no one truly cares for him. He's a pretty beloved character, in world. And by fans too, but thats different. His depression is something that has always been a part of him. But its worsened by his ptsd. I don't think he wants to die, but just wants it to *stop hurting*. It's different, imo :)
Alternative title for The Stormlight Archives:
Kaladin Stormblessed has Rough Time
I would say he isn't done yet. Kaladin is going to blow our minds. I think.
Korbin Peterson , I'm waiting for him to speak the next ideals, and become even more awesome.
I doubt he will ever say the Third Ideal. seems to me like he knows it already. yet HATES sil forcing him to say it. For it will change him fundamentally and he knows that. thats why he didnt say it before Dalinar saved him.
@@daltondressig8544 personally i think Kaladin was wrestling with his self-doubt. He didnt believe that he could live up to the third ideal, hence while crying he says that he cant.
Dalton Dressig it’s the fourth ideal, not the third. Also it changing who he was has nothing to do with it. He is unable to say it due to the grief he felt as remembered his loss of Tien, then Amaram’s betrayal, and then his ten failures at escaping slavery
@@daltondressig8544 Spoilers for RoW
He does speak the Fourth Ideal
Kaladin: He protec, he attac, but he also regrec.
@@Celvinbell I know you said this 6 years ago, but I've been cackling for a good 5 minutes. You are a brilliant stranger.
I really love Kaladin, and after getting to know him and see that he cannot stand injustice, I think is really coherent when he has this inner conflict with killing the enemy when he discovers that they are not monsters, and even try to save some of them even letting them capture him. Just an amazing, humanly coherent character.
Bridge Four are just one massive group of trauma bonded friends.
Every time I take a sip from my energy drink I pretend I'm Kaladin breathing in stormlight
100% doing this now
"If god wants you to live then you'll live and you'll be fine."
I swear! That CRACKED me up so hard!
Also, just gotta note, I'm in freaking love with Kaladin and wish I had friends like Syl, Adolin, Shallan, Lopen, Basically all of them.
I guess that's what I get for reading books intead of spending time with annoying human beings.
Legit, anyone who tries to help their depressed friend by giving them blackbane (Innocently too) has to be the most amazing person ever. I love that Brandon shows depression for what it can be in these books because I've dealt with it too for a while and to watch someone else who's broken keep trying makes me feel like maybe I could too for just one more day.
Love Kaladin so much. His arc/ relationship with Amaram coming to a close in Book 3 was so satisfying.
Rock killed him before he was killed..... how was that satisfying? Kaladin Pussed out again. like when he couldnt say the Third Ideal.
To be fair kaladin was dying. And rock saved him.
kaladin wasnt just dying. he was losing.
@Dalton Dressig the joke is kaladin being saved instead of being the one who always saves
stupid joke.
He doesn't immediately excel as a soldier. I wasn't until he watched his little brother die that he gained the motivation to train, train, train...to ensure that he could protect those he cares about. This was the first failure in a litany of failures to protect those that he cares for which compounds his depression after becoming a slave.
He doesn't necessarilly become heqled from taking in stormlight during his highstorm judgement. He may have taken in a little, but not enough to truky notice. Syl is the one who wards off the worst of the storm, and Kalladin doesn't come out the other end unscathed. He is a bloody mess, but when he opens his eyes it was like "Daaayumm!" It actually takes a bit of time for Teft to heal him bit by bit without Kalladin or anyone else knowing by feeding him small bits of infused stormlight.
You also didn't mention the training Kalladin gave or his amazing ability with the spear, specifically.
All in all, you did the character analysis true. The character development in this book is amazing, and including everything would be damned tough. Enjoyed it for sure, and hope to see a continuation as the series progresses!
You're not wrong, but he was definitely gifted which we can see from his first fight in hearthstone. He is a natural fighter. What I think many forget is that Tien died WEEKS in to joining the army. Kaladin wasn't fully fully trained at that point in the story.
No one is surprised when a sky eel takes flight, no one should be surprised when you give kaladin stormblessed s spear that he knows how to use it.
Is paraphrasing of what I remeber. He was allways gifted even when he fought the farmers son with the staff with no training back in his youth. But he didnt really start getting recognized as a soldier until the catalyst of Tien's death made him train into a monster on the battlefield.
@@stevenhanold4890 i believe that was just the Thrill, which darkeyes aren't supposed to have iirc
At first, I didn’t like Kaladin much, but when everything connected with his past and who he becomes, he is one of my favorites. What stuck out to me was, I saw a little of myself in his character, and then when he talks to Hoid about seeing only what you make of it in a story when it’s told, I appreciated him more. Reminded me of when Luke asks what’s in the cave, and Yoda replies, “Only what you take with you.” Anyway, awesome examination of Kaladin.
I love Kaladin! I'm really curious to find out what actions he will take after the big revelation in Oathbringer.
I finished the book about 12 months ago - Remind me of the revelation again?
stev1212 I believe he’s talking about how Roshar is actually the home of the Pashmen/parshendi and the humans are actually the ones who originally invaded, and were the original desolations
I pretty much reacted to Kaladin the same way I reacted to Rand in their respective situations. Damn near constant sadness and just “MY BOY! MY POOR BOY! SOMEONE PLEASE HUG HIM!”
Best character in the series
William Vandemark facts
I wish I felt up to reading this entire series again. One of my favorites but I've forgotten a lot of the details. Thanks for doing the summarize & character examination! I hope you eventually can do the rest of the series
Think you could do Kelsier next? Or any other Mistborn character? Even though I think Stormlight is Sandersons best series, I can't help but adore nearly every character in Mistborn. Keep up the great work!
I started reading The Way of Kings about a month ago and obviously, I still haven’t finished it; I had a bit of a rocky start at first( kind of like I did with The Final Empire) but I grew to love Shallan and Kaladin to bits. When Dalinar, Adolin, Renarin, Sadeas and Elhokar are introduced, I was genuinely angry as I didn’t get to see Shallan for what was pretty much another 300 pages. Yet I grew to love Dalinar and everyone else too and the moment that Dalinar and Adolin fought in that highprince’s map room ( I think that was it, I can’t remember) I hated myself for understanding and agreeing with Adolin, despite what we saw when Dalinar went into one of his fits. I’m currently on part 3 and I have had a bit of the book spoiled about what Amaram did to Kaladin ( don’t spoil anything, but I really want Kaladin to get a sharblade and use it on him, just to watch his eyes burn) so I’m going to stop watching; but my point, in this extremely long winded paragraph is that I finally decided to get into The Final Empire and the rest of Mistborn along with The Stormlight Archive thanks to you Daniel. I love them both to bits and now Brandon is rivalling against my favourite author. Thanks!
Great video, the attitude counter at the bottom was a nice touch.
Only radiant speed are sentient, and they haven’t been seen for centuries. Most spren aren’t sentient, and so a “windspren” talking to Kaladin is not only extraordinary, but very nearly unheard of.
Kaladin is so precious we must protect him at all costs
Omg I LOVE KALADIN
What are the chances Kaladin will be the champion to face off against Odium
Funny that you mentioned picturing him as Brad Pitt in Troy; that’s the exact same way I picture him. Maybe a mix of BP in Troy, and that scene in 300 with Leonidas shredding through the Persians.
I think one of the unsold bits about Kal is he's actually a little clumsy, but takes that in his stride and works hard. He does have talents, but alot if it is actually hard work
Kaladin is such an amazing character, maybe my favorite of all time (just look at my youtube name).
Yooo Kaladin Mathew!
I honestly think that Kaladin is currently Brandon's best written character, and I honestly think he'll remain that way. I think that if anybody tops Kaladin, it will be Hoid, but I honestly think that even when Stormlight is over and he starts writing Dragonsteel, Hoid won't surpass Kaladin. If he does, it'll be really close.
I love kaladin but dalinar is just so good and his struggles in life resonate with me so I guess I am a bit biased
Kaladin is the best character in Stormlight Archive and this video reminded me why.
Awesome video, man.
Ah sadness man strikes again
I love kaladin but honestly I feel like he is way less interesting now that he has magic powers, the bway at parts of the books before that were personally when you see kaladin really let loose and just destroy people like when he killed the first shard bearer or single almost handedly held the line with dalinar’s troops and the best part of this was the reactions from others and the fallout, like when he just jumps into the arena or charges into the parshendi shardbearer like a wolverine and Dali are is just completely shocked
I agree now hes just broken strong
Will you do a character study of Sadeas? He's such a fascinating villain. Kind of a grey character.
Sunny Siddiqi
I sorta like Sadeas. He is completely moral according to Vorinism (competition and victory being the highest virtues), but he is still such a slimy eel of a man.
The best part about him is that he is literally fine with, and I quote, “rule with a reign of blood”
I just started reading Way of Kings. I know, I'm an ass. But the book is so awesome! It's okay that it was spoiled a bit. Your analysis is great. Thanks. Oh, such an ass I am. Smh
Bridge 4 is the Stormlight Equivalent of the Bridgeburners, I love what Sanderson did with them.
daniel u used the wrong word at 12:44 it's not Justice its honor.
great job though
Isn't Kaladin one of the only characters referred to as "Child of Tanavast"
Looking forward to a video on Bloody Nine (or Glokta).. Whenever you do it.
your videos literally make me want to read fantasy. i've always had a passing interest in the genre, due to scope and how "epic" (for lack of a better word) the language can be, for some of the better writers out there. but due to way too many tropes leaving a bad taste in my mouth, whether by overuse or just disgusting he-man-woman-hating misogyny and the like (or a combination therein), plus the fact that i never vibed with medieval history or the like (and i know Wheel of Time is not a medieval analogue, but once you find yourself exposed to a certain overarching trope.. it's hard to see outside of that), and you have a pretty severe reticence toward fantasy.
now, i have bought several fantasy books (2 of the currently 3 Stormlight books; 2 of the currently 2 Kvothe books) in an effort to force myself to get into the genre: i paid money for them, and now i have an obligation to at least browse through them, right? so there you go. i bought them; i should read them. i HAVE been reading Stackpole's DragonCrown War series, which is interesting enough, and not really that difficult a read.
and that's been the rub: there's so much intrigue, imagination, and scope, but it's always felt a little too difficult. i'm not sure entirely what it is, whether it's the level of detail/description, the types of weaponry, armor, buildings, being that they're so far removed from their current counterparts, or some degree of a combination of all of these (probably the latter). plus, perspective shifts, figuring out where people are in terms of space/depth relationship to one another and their surroundings. but it always has felt like too much is going on at once, even in the scenes where there's a lot of downtime between battles or whatever.
TFL;DFR: fantasy and scifi are hard, but you're making this whole thing a little more accessible to me, and i am feeling the encourgement needed to go back and try again.
so thank you for that.
One of my favorite characters in fiction
I love these books! You should try out Mistborn.
Love how you glossed over the 800 ish pages of kaladin’s childhood in 2 minutes lol
Kaladin > Dalinar fight me
That. Intro. Though. 11/10
You summarized Kaladin's character without using the word "depression"? For real? For me that his trademark: depressed, more depressed and the most depressed.
Kaladin sounds like a soul cycle instructor at 6:20.
Thanks for the review.
" Best modern character of all time." Maybe not the best choice of words.
Shit. Best fantasy character currently being written. This whole video is a wreck. I’m going on like 4 hours sleep and caffeine.
I’ve just noticed your x-wing and M Falcon.
🥺☺️
You should do some character examinations of Lightbringer characters. Your always saying how good the characterization is in that series. I'd also love for you to do some kind of spoiler video for Oathbringer.
How about Keanu Reeves as Kaladin if they plan on doing a show/movie??
No
He's way too old now.
For your next character examination, can you do Bela the super horse next?The first is just around the corner...
I love the books but they are a pain to borrow
Thank you so much for this.
Na na na na na. He is the real dark eyes Alethi (KALADEEN MADAFAKA).
Kaladin is probably my favorite fictional character ever. However, i'd probably say Dalinar is the "main" character in the Stormlight Archive (even though technically all ten flashback/focus characters are the main characters) because he has the plotline that touchest the most major points in the series, both plot-wise and theme-wise.
Yea, I think you are right. He's kinda the "chosen one". Maybe it's a tie between those two.
Why do people hate shallan so much?
Shallan is one of my favorite characters and has an arc I relate to strongly with accepting myself, so I too dislike how everyone hates on her
kaladin here to futher confuse my sexuality
Kaladin is a badass character and very likeable , some of the decisions made with his arc though I don’t agree with. Tiens death was a bit abrupt, we knew it happens but the way it happened could have been more interesting and heartbreaking. His messiah arc is a bit forced as well, he’s a hero through and through who is depressed but that’s about it . I hope he has some serious struggles in the rest of the series ( I’m halfway through oathbringer) to overcome, that being said I love this serious beyond belief
Great breakdown 👍
Still confused on what’s going on with that thumbnail...
"Aside from his son"
Dalinar has two sons.
He did this to himself he could have saved so many people. But he did everything to himself
Teravangian is the most interesting imo
He's the star of Arc one I agree
love your channel Daniel, I want to know your opinion about a novel with several endings, what do you think of that?!
Kaladin to take on Taln's mantle.
Hmm... I thought Kal became a great solider because his brother died after only a few months in the army and Kal felt awful that he couldn't save him. So I though he them threw himself into training...then he gets promoted and looks after young boys.
I love Syl too. She's my favorite!!
I am about to start reading Gentleman Bastards. Anyway I could get your thoughts on the series? Without too many spoilers
The reviews I posted would be a good place to start!
I almost want a video on Tuon, the Seanchan Empress, but I hate her and the the Seanchan so much that anything nice said about either would just piss me off. I don't know, it's just a thought.
She has a very pretty bottom.
Mollie Thomas Think of everything from her point of view. Different culture. She does what she thinls is good and right.
Kals pretty cool
I might be wrong and i am onlyon book 2 but his Character is Joseph being sold into egypt. Literally. The army/ family he belived in sold him into slavery then he rises to a promenent status by being honorable.
That casual intro.. 😂😂
I wonder what would have happened if Kaladin had said "I DON'T WANT TO TOUCH THE BLAFE THAT KILLED MY MEN! GET IT THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME!"
He might not have been enslaved, which could be disastrous.
Shallan next?
Shallan I need to put a lot of time into before I do an examination. I originally misjudged her a lot, so I want to make sure I get it right. But eventually yes. There will be an examination.
The only good Shallan is a dead Shallan.
Is it just me or does bridge 4 remind you of the band of the red hand
DO KELSIER
I liked Kaladin until book three. Not doing what had to be done, and letting that one particular character die really just changed the character for me.
SPOILER ALERT!
I am curious as to how you see his character. I liked the moral conflict and thought it fit what was established. What makes you think it would have been more in character for him to go the other way? Not saying you're wrong at all, just legit interested.
SPOILER
Are you talking about Moash and Elokhar?
The thing I hate most is the fan art like aren't all Alethi none white like bronze or espresso
I'm a straight guy... But for Kal...
The emoji narrator is just too much; it's so good, but I'm ashamed by the degree to which I reacted to it, lol. C'est la vie
I honestly could not have done a better description of Kaladan Stromblessed myself.
then you didnt try. this guy is crap.
Son's. Everyone forgets, even you in all your talking that Dalinar has two son's.
*SON* is correct coz Renarin was not in the battle he was in the camp..it was only Adolin who was there
So it's correct for him to say *Son*
@Daniel Greene
For spoiler reasons I have deleted ALL my other comments. This video does NOT do him, Kaladin, justice. Daniel talked about a few important points, but Kaladin, and the WHOLE Stormlight Archive Series, is so much more. There are TOO MANY things, he did not mention in THIS VIDEO! Please read the series for yourself. You will realize, there is more to this story.
spoilers ahead
Kaladin is an example of a racist character being heroic and overcoming his prejudice enough to do what is right, because it is right.
The odd part is that I find Kaladin to be one of the best written, real characters I have ever read and yet I find him the least interesting character in the books because of it. Literally if it wasn't for Syl being the most enigmatic and knowledgeable thing in the whole of the books on top of being the cutest sidekick ever I would just hit the skip button on re-listens. His depression, apathy, loss, naivete and internal monologues can just be grating to read, like I just want to shake him sometimes lol. I know, I know bring on the hate Kaladin lovers.
Less of you on camera, more artwork, please.
He's an Emo
Why are all the drawings of dalinar and kaladin so bad. All of the other character drawings are great but any drawing of these two just sucks