The Black Goat is the titular character of the novel The Black Goat's Egg by Sen Takatsuki. She is a brutal serial killer who has a complicated relationship with her son.
Personality[]
The Black Goat is described as a depraved and cruel person who is known for her sadistic murders.
Appearance[]
Very little of her appearance is depicted, however she seems to have long dark hair.
Plot[]
The Black Goat's Egg[]
The Black Goat was one of the main characters of the novel[1] and a major source of conflict for her son. Her murders disgusted her son, but he could not help but sympathize with her and feel the same cruel impulses.[2]
Relationships[]
The Black Goat's son[]
They have a complicated and ambivalent relationship based violence. However her perspective on their relationship is minimal.
Role in the Series[]
The character becomes an important figure to Ken Kaneki who denotes Rize Kamishiro as having a similar role in his life.
Quotes[]
- "In this room you are not allowed to love anybody."[3]