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| + | |alias= Absentminded Scholar<ref>{{Cite|It was checked out by a somewhat {{Color|TMC Blue|absentminded scholar}}, I believe...|Maggie (The Minish Cap)|TMC}}</ref> {{Exp Game|TMC}} |
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| − | + | {{Term/Store|Dr. Left||Series, OoS, TMC}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 250 {{Exp Game|OoS}} & 270 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Dr. Left first appears as a [[Cucco]]-studying biologist living in a southeastern residence of [[Horon Village]] in {{OoS}}. In return for lighting his [[torch]] with [[Ember Seed]]s, he rewards [[Link]] with a [[Cuccodex]],<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... The light in here is too dim to read by. Can anyone light my fire? [...] Splendid! I can finally focus! Here! Take this Cuccodex!|Dr. Left|OoS}}</ref> the first item in the {{Term|OoS|Trading Quest|link}}. Whenever Link speaks with him afterwards, the doctor will feed him seemingly random facts about characters or monsters found throughout [[Holodrum]]. All his tidbits of knowledge begin with the characteristic phrase, "My books tell me..." |
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| ⚫ | Dr. Left first appears as a [[Cucco]]-studying biologist living in a southeastern residence of [[Horon Village]] in {{OoS}}. In return for lighting his [[torch]] with [[Ember Seed]]s, he rewards [[Link]] with a [[ |
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| − | Dr. Left later appears in {{TMC}}. Instead of researching Cuccos, he instead seems more interested in learning about the mysterious [[Minish|Picori]] race (better known as the "Minish").<ref>{{Cite|I am a researcher of Picori legend and lore. My name is Dr. Left.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> He is the owner of the overdue [[Library Books|Library Book]], "''Legend of the Picori''", which Link must locate within Dr. Left's home and return to the [[Royal Hyrule Library|library]].<ref>{{Cite|The next overdue book is... Let's see... Ah, yes! Of course...Legend of the Picori! It's been out forever! It was checked out by a somewhat absentminded scholar, I believe...|Royal Hyrule Librarian|TMC}}</ref> Before Link has to find the overdue library book, Dr. Left will not allow him into his house, as he is absorbed in his incessant study of the Minish race.<ref>{{Cite|What is all of this!? I'm busy, don't you see that? Do not disturb my research! If you have no business, begone! You heard me!|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> Ironically, Dr. Left is oblivious to the Minish living within his own home.<ref>{{Cite|The more I study the Minish, the closer I feel to them! It's almost as if they were right here with me, all the time...|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> On occasion, Dr. Left will part with some seemingly valuable and exclusive information on the Minish, gleaned from hours of study.<ref>{{Cite|You found and returned the book for me, did you? I'm very grateful. Here, let me tell you something interesting as thanks. You see, the Minish did not always live in our world. No, they came through a secret portal many ages ago from their world to ours! But don't tell anyone! It's a valuable bit of knowledge that only I know! And I gleaned it only after hours of study from an incredibly old book.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> This knowledge is laughingly inferior to what is already known by Link, due to his regular encounters with the Minish race on his adventures. |
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| + | {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} appears in {{TMC}} as a researcher of the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I am a researcher of Picori legend and lore. My name is {{Color|TMC Blue|Dr. Left}}.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> He is the owner of an overdue {{Term|TMC|Library Book|link}} titled {{Term|TMC|Legend of the Picori|link}}, which {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} must locate within his {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left's House|link|display=House}} and return to the {{Term|TMC|Royal Hyrule Library|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The next overdue book is... Let's see... Ah, yes! Of course...{{Color|TMC Red|Legend of the Picori}}! It's been out forever! It was checked out by a somewhat {{Color|TMC Blue|absentminded scholar}}, I believe...|Maggie (The Minish Cap)|TMC}}</ref> Before {{Term|TMC|Link}} has to find the overdue {{Term|TMC|Library Book}}, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} will not allow him into his {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left's House|display=House}}, as he is absorbed in his study of the {{Term|TMC|Minish}}.<ref>{{Cite|What is all of this!? I'm busy, don't you see that? Do not disturb my research! If you have no business, begone! You heard me!|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> |
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| + | Ironically, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} is oblivious to the {{Term|TMC|Minish}} living within his own home.<ref>{{Cite|The more I study the Minish, the closer I feel to them! It's almost as if they were right here with me, all the time...|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> After {{Term|TMC|Link}} returns {{Term|TMC|Legend of the Picori}}, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} will part with some seemingly valuable and exclusive information on the {{Term|TMC|Minish}}, gleaned from hours of study.<ref>{{Cite|You found and returned the book for me, did you? I'm very grateful. Here, let me tell you something interesting as thanks. You see, the Minish did not always live in our world. No, they came through a secret portal many ages ago from their world to ours! But don't tell anyone! It's a valuable bit of knowledge that only I know! And I gleaned it only after hours of study from an incredibly old book.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> |
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| − | *The name "Dr. Left" is a pun on a nearly-identical character who appeared in |
+ | *The name "{{Term|Series|Dr. Left}}" is a pun on a nearly-identical character who appeared in {{LA}} named {{Term|LANS|Mr. Write|link}}. |
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+ | *In {{OoA}}, {{Term|OoA|Dr. Troy|link}} plays a similar role to that of {{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} in {{OoS}}; he will offer {{Term|OoA|Link|link}} information about various characters and monsters throughout {{Term|OoA|Labrynna|link}}. {{Term|OoA|Dr. Troy}} speaks of the very same monsters as {{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} with the exception of the {{Plural|OoS|Golden Monster|link}}, which do not appear in {{OoA|-}}. |
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+ | *Unlike almost all other {{Plural|TMC|Hylian|link}} in {{TMC}}, he refers to the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} as "Minish" rather than "Picori". This is likely to demonstrate his knowledge of them compared to others. |
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+ | *{{SSBB}} states that {{Term|Series|Dr. Left}} is a mock-up of Sim City's Dr. Wright, not only due to the obvious link in last name, but also an uncanny likeness in hairstyle and color. |
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| − | File:OOS DrLeft House.png|The interior of Dr. Left's house in |
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+ | File:OoS Link Obtaining the Cuccodex.png|{{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} gives {{Term|OoS|Link}} the {{Term|OoS|Cuccodex}} in {{OoS|-}} |
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Revision as of 11:23, 20 May 2021
Dr. Left is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[3]
Biography
Oracle of Seasons
Dr. Left first appears as a Cucco-studying biologist living in a southeastern residence of Horon Village in Oracle of Seasons. In return for lighting his torch with Ember Seeds, he rewards Link with a Cuccodex,[4] the first item in the Trading Quest. Whenever Link speaks with him afterwards, the doctor will feed him seemingly random facts about characters or monsters found throughout Holodrum. All his tidbits of knowledge begin with the characteristic phrase, "My books tell me..."
The Minish Cap
| Dr. Left (Figurine from The Minish Cap) | |
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 Dr. Left | (North America): A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that they are actually living in his own house. (Europe): A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that there is a Minish living in his own house. |
Dr. Left appears in The Minish Cap as a researcher of the Minish.[5] He is the owner of an overdue Library Book titled Legend of the Picori, which Link must locate within his House and return to the Royal Hyrule Library.[6] Before Link has to find the overdue Library Book, Dr. Left will not allow him into his House, as he is absorbed in his study of the Minish.[7]
Ironically, Dr. Left is oblivious to the Minish living within his own home.[8] After Link returns Legend of the Picori, Dr. Left will part with some seemingly valuable and exclusive information on the Minish, gleaned from hours of study.[9]
Trivia
- The name "Dr. Left" is a pun on a nearly-identical character who appeared in Link's Awakening named Mr. Write.
- In Oracle of Ages, Dr. Troy plays a similar role to that of Dr. Left in Oracle of Seasons; he will offer Link information about various characters and monsters throughout Labrynna. Dr. Troy speaks of the very same monsters as Dr. Left with the exception of the Golden Monsters, which do not appear in Oracle of Ages.
- Unlike almost all other Hylians in The Minish Cap, he refers to the Minish as "Minish" rather than "Picori". This is likely to demonstrate his knowledge of them compared to others.
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl states that Dr. Left is a mock-up of Sim City's Dr. Wright, not only due to the obvious link in last name, but also an uncanny likeness in hairstyle and color.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | レフト教授 (Refuto Kyōju) | Professor Left |
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FrenchEU | Left | |
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German | Blöm | |
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Italian | Prof. Left | |
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SpanishEU | Dr. Left | |
Gallery
- OOS DrLeft House.png
The interior of Dr. Left's house in Oracle of Seasons
Dr. Left gives Link the Cuccodex in Oracle of Seasons
The inside of Dr. Left's House in The Minish Cap
References
- ↑ "It was checked out by a somewhat absentminded scholar, I believe..." — Maggie (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that they are actually living in his own house." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 250 (OoS) & 270 (TMC)
- ↑ "Hmm... The light in here is too dim to read by. Can anyone light my fire? [...] Splendid! I can finally focus! Here! Take this Cuccodex!" — Dr. Left (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "I am a researcher of Picori legend and lore. My name is Dr. Left." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "The next overdue book is... Let's see... Ah, yes! Of course...Legend of the Picori! It's been out forever! It was checked out by a somewhat absentminded scholar, I believe..." — Maggie (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "What is all of this!? I'm busy, don't you see that? Do not disturb my research! If you have no business, begone! You heard me!" — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "The more I study the Minish, the closer I feel to them! It's almost as if they were right here with me, all the time..." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "You found and returned the book for me, did you? I'm very grateful. Here, let me tell you something interesting as thanks. You see, the Minish did not always live in our world. No, they came through a secret portal many ages ago from their world to ours! But don't tell anyone! It's a valuable bit of knowledge that only I know! And I gleaned it only after hours of study from an incredibly old book." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)