In the final scene, Rocky and Donnie are climbing the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They exchange few words, but the scene itself is very poignant. This scene represents one of the film’s theme of legacy. Donnie has worked to build his own reputation in the boxing world, and making it to the top of the steps represents his accomplishments and establishes his own legacy. This scene also represents Donnie’s bright looking future. Donnie and Rocky are walking very slowly and this time, Donnie is the one helping Rocky. The most important reason why this final scene is so important to the film is because it shows the father/son connection between Rocky and Donnie. Rocky has become Donnie’s father figure throughout the film. As established
