Research Paper On Braveheart

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People read about the history of Scotland, about how people suffered British imperialism and civil war that took place in XIII century. But for some people reading books about history is not fully enjoyable and some may find books boring. In order to deliver the true feeling of Scotland in the late 13th century and give educational words about hardship times, that would stick within the mind forever, world needs something in larger scale. Mel Gibson gave the world opportunity of enjoyment and education at the same time, by producing a movie called Braveheart. The movie Braveheart is about a peasant boy of the end of the 13th century, William Wallace (Mel Gipson), that grows up into a warrior. After the loss of his father and his wife he rebels …show more content…
It is remarkable to create an action of the battle in the movie that would leave the viewer astounded. Produce a scene that is full of action. But what is truly exceptional is to establish a speech of the main character that, not only brings knowledge to the spectator but also delivers the feeling of that character during the moment he gives that speech. The most memorable speech in the movie was Wallace’s speech to the provincials. In the books of history, people would find out more about what happened during the battle, or the outcome of that battle. But in this movie, people who did not research deeply into that particular battle would have no idea that William Wallace made inspiring speech before going into the battle. In this scene William Wallace approaches the Scottish rebels as they are retreating from the British army. He gives a speech to them that inspires rebels go into the battle with the English army, not knowing whether they would live or die. There are several factors that make this speech outstanding. The pathos, logos, and ethos are all main factors in

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