Dragon Age: Why Fans Are Divisive About Hawke's Mother
Dragon Age 2 was unique in many ways, and one factor of that uniqueness was Hawke's family. While the family gets notably smaller as time moves forward, the siblings, mother, and uncle still play a vital role in the players' experience in the Dragon Age 2 city Kirkwall. The mother, Leandra, is an especially complex character, and it has created divisive opinions among fans.
The Hawke family is remembered as loving, but not necessarily healthy in their relationships with one another. Leandra is a big component of that, as she puts a ton of responsibility on Hawke after their father dies and puts blame on them when one of their younger siblings dies. She also seems to play a part in why Carver feels useless to the family. This has sparked very interesting conversations and reflections from fans.
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Leandra is seen at her worst at the beginning of Dragon Age 2 when Bethany or Carver dies. She immediately throws the blame on Hawke for allowing it to happen. Later, she apologizes, but it is pretty agreed upon by fans that that kind of blame from a parent over the death of a family member is not something that can ever truly be taken back.
Fans have discussed noticing favoritism as well. Leandra seems to worry far more for Carver and Bethany than she ever does for her first-born kid. Some have credited this to her just trusting Hawke and believing they are strong and responsible, but it still hits hard that she is so quick to be protective of Carver or Bethany going to the Deep Roads but does not show any concern for Hawke.
A lot is put on Hawke's shoulders partly because of Leandra. She had a plan to get into Kirkwall, and when that fails, it is all up to Hawke. The same is true for
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