God of War Ragnarok: How Many Times Does Kratos Call Atreus Boy

Kratos referring to Atreus as a "boy" is one of the defining characteristics of the Norse mythology God of War video games. This tradition is carried on in God of War: Ragnarok, but not in the way you may anticipate. Be aware that the answer to this question contains basic plot spoilers. In God of War: Ragnarok, Kratos refers to Atreus as a "boy" many times.

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How Many Times Does Kratos Call Atreus "Boy" in God of War Ragnarok?

Sadly, in God of War: Ragnarok, Kratos only refers to Atreus as a "boy" once. I use the word "unfortunately" because it brings back memories of how frequently Kratos' voice actor, Christopher Judge, used the word "boy" in God of War (2018). However, it makes sense and is actually crucial in terms of the tale. In God of War (2018), Kratos reportedly referred to Atreus as a "boy" more than 100 times. Kratos only speaks it once in God of War: Ragnarok. How come?

The moment God of War: Ragnarok begins, it becomes clear that Atreus has matured. His voice is deeper, and he is physically larger. In conclusion, Atreus is no longer a boy in our eyes or Kratos's. This is a significant character development for Kratos from a narrative perspective. While the character development was strong in God of War (2018), God of War: Ragnarok takes it to new heights. Kratos is a more experienced, well-rounded, and understanding parent who is slowly teaching his son to trust him from the start.

In God of War: Ragnarok, Kratos only refers to Atreus as a "boy" when he defies his father's orders, betrays his confidence, and does harm to his companions. We hear Kratos refer to Atreus as "boy" once more as he departs from the group. Kratos sees Atreus as having returned to his youthful, immature self at this time, and Kratos as having returned to his exceedingly harsh parental self. Although this is remedied as the movie goes on, Santa Monica Studio made a wise and impactful choice by deciding to use the word "boy" just once.