Fans of The Witcher on reddit discuss if the law of surprise is fair enough or does it treat children as a tool

Is the Law of Surprise From &#8216;The Witcher&#8217; Ethically Justified And Does It Ensure The Safety of The Child Surprise?

Ciri, the granddaughter of Queen Calanthe, born with mystical powers, was
prophesied to end The Witcher world and portend a new age. Ciri always wanted to
prove her abilities as a warrior, but her magic didn’t allow her. Furthermore,
she is Geralt’s child surprise and hence is destined to be bound with him. He
keeps her at a safe distance from the evil world. Being in his shadow always has
also restricted her from using her abilities. Over time, fans have questioned if
the Law of Surprise really ensures Ciri’s safety. Or does it restrict her from
being her entire self? Let’s be a part of this discussion and see how things
unfolds.


IS THE CONCEPT OF THE LAW OF SURPRISE IN THE WITCHER JUSTIFIED?

Recently, Redditors
[https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/]
gushed over this question and showed their concern over Ciri having limited
agency in her own life. Apparently, Geralt claimed Ciri as his Child Surprise in
return for saving her father’s (Duny) life. Ever since, the entire universe has
brought them back together every time they parted from each other. And Geralt,
while being a protective guardian, has not allowed Ciri to practice her magic
entirely.

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Furthermore, were it not for that elf boy, who saved Ciri’s life in the earlier
seasons, she might have held captive by the Nilfgardians a long ago. So was she
really safe? And how badly has it affected the birth giver from whom he took her
away?

https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

There were many counter explanations to this observation in the comment section.
But the ones that make utmost sense is how destiny plays its role in the
superficial The Witcher world. Moreover, fans believe in The Witcher universe,
where destiny works as some sort of mystical force that has its own will. So if
destiny wanted Ciri to end up with Geralt, she would end up with Geralt. The Law
of Surprise is a narrative-driving tool whose purpose was to make them end up
together, as its application in the real world seems awfully hard to apply all
the time. Imagine claiming the law of surprise on a vacuum the person didn’t
know they had at home.

Other explanations included:

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifis5z1/]
> by u/TheAlrightyGina [https://www.reddit.com/user/TheAlrightyGina] from
> discussion How is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from
> slavery?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/]
> in netflixwitcher [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/]



> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifihbez/]
> by u/Cgraham4689 [https://www.reddit.com/user/Cgraham4689] from discussion How
> is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/]
> in netflixwitcher [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/]



> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifiwudr/]
> by u/Biomirth [https://www.reddit.com/user/Biomirth] from discussion How is
> receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/]
> in netflixwitcher [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/]



> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifihbez/]
> by u/Cgraham4689 [https://www.reddit.com/user/Cgraham4689] from discussion How
> is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/]
> in netflixwitcher [https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/]




THE CONCLUSION

Sure destiny plays an important role in fantasy dramas such as The Witcher
[http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher], Thor, and even Stranger Things. If
we take the example of Thor: if his new daughter, Love, were not bound with him,
the universe would probably end up in chaos.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

Even in Stranger Things, if Dr. Brenner
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-theres-no-past-without-papa-millie-bobby-brown-and-matthew-modine-talks-about-the-complex-dynamics-of-their-relationship-in-stranger-things/]
didn’t take good care of El, taking her away from her mother, there would be no
one to protect Hawkins from the curse of 001
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-explained-origins-of-vecna-and-every-relation-between-001-henry-creel-dr-martin-brenner-and-eleven-in-stranger-things/].
Hence, let’s not try to imply it in the real world unless we really have to and
enjoy these legends as supernatural stories only.

ALSO READ- Henry Cavill Being A Proud Father, Every Time Someone Acknowledges
Freya Allan For Her Work As Ciri On The Witcher
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-being-a-proud-father-every-time-someone-acknowledges-freya-allan-for-her-work-as-ciri-on-the-witcher/]

What’s your opinion about this whole thing? Do tell us in the comments section
below.

Prithvi Shah

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Ciri, the granddaughter of Queen Calanthe, born with mystical powers, was prophesied to end The Witcher world and portend a new age. Ciri always wanted to prove her abilities as a warrior, but her magic didn&#8217;t allow her. Furthermore, she is Geralt&#8217;s child surprise and hence is destined to be bound with him. He keeps her at a safe distance from the evil world. Being in his shadow always has also restricted her from using her abilities. Over time, fans have questioned if the Law of Surprise really ensures Ciri&#8217;s safety. Or does it restrict her from being her entire self? Let&#8217;s be a part of this discussion and see how things unfolds.
<h2>Is the concept of the law of surprise in The Witcher justified?</h2>
Recently, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Redditors</a> gushed over this question and showed their concern over Ciri having limited agency in her own life. Apparently, Geralt claimed Ciri as his Child Surprise in return for saving her father&#8217;s (Duny) life. Ever since, the entire universe has brought them back together every time they parted from each other. And Geralt, while being a protective guardian, has not allowed Ciri to practice her magic entirely.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://superheroera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Witcher-Season-2-tease-Shows-Geralt-Ciri-In-Danger-800x445.png" width="829" height="461" />
Furthermore, were it not for that elf boy, who saved Ciri&#8217;s life in the earlier seasons, she might have held captive by the Nilfgardians a long ago. So was she really safe? And how badly has it affected the birth giver from whom he took her away?
https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=web2x&#038;context=3
There were many counter explanations to this observation in the comment section. But the ones that make utmost sense is how destiny plays its role in the superficial The Witcher world. Moreover, fans believe in The Witcher universe, where destiny works as some sort of mystical force that has its own will. So if destiny wanted Ciri to end up with Geralt, she would end up with Geralt. The Law of Surprise is a narrative-driving tool whose purpose was to make them end up together, as its application in the real world seems awfully hard to apply all the time. Imagine claiming the law of surprise on a vacuum the person didn&#8217;t know they had at home.
Other explanations included:
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifis5z1/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/TheAlrightyGina">u/TheAlrightyGina</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/">How is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/">netflixwitcher</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifihbez/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Cgraham4689">u/Cgraham4689</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/">How is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/">netflixwitcher</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifiwudr/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Biomirth">u/Biomirth</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/">How is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/">netflixwitcher</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/ifihbez/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Cgraham4689">u/Cgraham4689</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/comments/vv7qsu/how_is_receiving_a_child_through_law_of_surprise/">How is receiving a child through Law of Surprise any different from slavery?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/netflixwitcher/">netflixwitcher</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
<h2>The conclusion</h2>
Sure destiny plays an important role in fantasy dramas such as <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher">The Witcher</a>, Thor, and even Stranger Things. If we take the example of Thor: if his new daughter, Love, were not bound with him, the universe would probably end up in chaos.
<img class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://parade.com/.image/t_share/MTg5NzgzNjA1Mzk5MDA0Mzg2/brenner-and-eleven-2r.jpg" />
Even in Stranger Things, if <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-theres-no-past-without-papa-millie-bobby-brown-and-matthew-modine-talks-about-the-complex-dynamics-of-their-relationship-in-stranger-things/">Dr. Brenner</a> didn&#8217;t take good care of El, taking her away from her mother, there would be no one to protect Hawkins from the curse of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-explained-origins-of-vecna-and-every-relation-between-001-henry-creel-dr-martin-brenner-and-eleven-in-stranger-things/">001</a>. Hence, let&#8217;s not try to imply it in the real world unless we really have to and enjoy these legends as supernatural stories only.
ALSO READ- <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-being-a-proud-father-every-time-someone-acknowledges-freya-allan-for-her-work-as-ciri-on-the-witcher/">Henry Cavill Being A Proud Father, Every Time Someone Acknowledges Freya Allan For Her Work As Ciri On The Witcher</a>
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