The movie Braveheart is centered on a man named William Wallace who leads the Scottish rebels in a revolt against the English monarchy. Wallace is the story’s protagonist. Wallace is seen as a young Scottish boy who sees the struggle for freedom being fought for by his dad from the English monarchy led by Longshanks. When Wallace’s dad returns dead, he is sheltered by his uncle. During this time, he is taught the qualities of a true man. Wallace falls in love with a young woman named Murron, Wallace’s
The characters in The Last of The Mohicans; specifically Hawkeye, Uncas, and Chingachgook, because these three protagonists remind me of the heros I remembered in video games and movies. I seen not only the main protagonists in other stories act similar to Hawkeye, Uncas, or like Chingachgook; but I seen people who are viewed as supporting characters in a way. Hawkeye was given advice from Chingachgook to listen, so Hawkeye won’t hear a lie. I view Hawkeye as a man who would listen to advice for
Protagonists in apocalyptic films are often forced to consider who and what are worth saving when the world (as they know it) is about to end. Money, possessions, humanity, family and belief are put in the balance as prophets and world leaders are forced to make life-and-death decisions for themselves and others. These decisions are either based on or are contrary to each leader's priorities prior to the crisis. For example, in the film 2012 Jackson puts his work before his family, but his focus
The novel that I have studied is “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis. The protagonist is Parvana a young girl living in war torn Afghanistan. When her father is imprisoned, Parvana is faced to provide for her family and throughout the novel. We see her immense courage and determination as the breadwinner of the family. Parvana’s father refers her as “My Malali” which represents the strength, fearlessness, and tenacious nature of a girl called Malali. Parvana’s fathers last words before he was dragged
Shakespeare’s tragic play Othello the Moor of Venice, in which he commits murder, manipulates others to commit murder, or even kill themselves. Written in 1604, the setting of play features two different locations, Venice and Cyprus (Bevington, 2014). The protagonist is a character named Othello, who is a darkly complected general from Africa. Othello falls in love with a Venetian woman named Desdemona. Roderigo, a gulled gentleman, is also in love with Desdemona and enlists the help of Iago, Othello’s ancient
In 1984 the main novel's protagonist was Winston is a 39 year man living in Oceania, who is a member of party and worked for Ministry of Truth correcting that correct errors but actually faking information on newspapers, according to the demands of Big Brother. Even though he seems to be working with he is the only man who knows his ideals and hates the part. Because of him being the only one that thinks with his own head and want freedom, he started writing a diary, with his thoughts and memories
Desiree is portrayed as a very dependent, fragile, and weak character throughout the short story Desiree’s Baby because of her response to the conflicts that are presented to her. Desiree’s Baby illustrates this when Armand rejects Desiree because their baby appears to have “negro” characteristics. Desiree depends on Armand so much that she wants to kill herself because he does not approve of her anymore since he believes she is of African descent. This highlights that Desiree cannot be independent
In the novel, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, Santiago is the protagonist who takes on this journey to discover more about his inner-self. This discovery within himself is referred to as the “Personal Legend”, which is a goal that someone wants to truly accomplish in order to be happy with either themselves or with their life. However, Santiago was not so sure of following his “Personal Legend” at the beginning of the novel; he seemed a bit hesitant about pursuing what he really wanted. As the story
Go Set a Watchman which is a proceed of To Kill a Mockingbird. The story consists of five major characters and two minor characters. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is, by the standards of her place and time, a tomboy. She is also the narrator and protagonists of the story. Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch is Scout’s older brother and constant playmate at the beginning of the story. Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem, is a widowed lawyer who has a dry sense of humor. Arthur “Boo” Radley is a recluse
changing modern world. In order for the female protagonists of the Hunger Games and Divergent, the film, to succeed as hero figures, they must let go of many traditionally feminine qualities, like geniality, selflessness, and empathy. The social formalities the protagonists break in their respective societies, allow them to become symbols of hope and inspiration as they lead a movement of change in their worlds. However, for the female protagonists of the Hunger Games and Divergent titles to succeed