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Mac Guffin Delivery Service Discussion
Jisu: Um, the Zelda example is Xanatos Gambit.

Fathom Twain: Xanatos Gambit involves the hero being unaware of the villain's goal. Zelda expressly told Link that Ganondorf was trying to get the Triforce, and that he wanted the spiritual stones because they could be used to unlock the Door of Time.