Sister Wives

What surprised you the most about the end of the movie?

When the princess bride “marries” the prince and then finds out she didn’t marry him.

What were the parts of The Princess Bride you found suspenseful.

Suspenseful?

I found the part when they were trying to call off the wedding to be suspenseful

Realistic?

The only realistic scene I can think of would be when the grandpa read to his grandchild.

Humorous?

The scene where Fezzik pulled them up the rope was quite giggle worthy.

Romantic?

When Wesley and the Princess were united in the end of the movie.

Do you have any memories of your parents reading to you when you were young? What types of books did you enjoy most? Have you revisited any of your childhood favorites in recent years?

When my parents read to me as a kid they read many Dr.Seuss books, I can’t say that I don’t dabble in these books anymore as they are just so wonderful.

Who in the movie did you most identify with and why?

The grandpa because his characteristics fit mine and I will eventually be an old person.

Is the portrayal of Buttercup misogynistic? Is there a pattern in the way that women are portrayed in The Princess Bride? What are stereotypes about masculinity in The Princess Bride? What are the qualities of good men?

Yes Butter was portrayed in a misogynistic way. Throughout the movie there is a pattern in the way women are portrayed, such as the wife of the miracle man who was called a witch. The stereotypes of masculinity are dominance and control. The qualities of good men can be seen in Wesley and his actions.

Think about the role of Fezzik in the movie. Andre the Giant played Fezzik. Andre had a syndrome called acromegaly, This condition is a result of excess growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, and it can result in disfigurement, gigantism, and premature death. Do you think it’s acceptable to use characters such as giants and dwarves in movies and television shows? Should they be defined by their physical appearance onscreen?

I think it is acceptable to use giants and dwarves in TV shows and movies, many of these actors/actresses embrace and love their life and they embrace the characters they play so in many cases are recognized solely for their roles but are seen as equal human beings.

What do the characters’ actions say about perseverance? What motivates them? Do you think internal or external motivation is more important in accomplishing goals?

They constantly try no matter the difficulties ahead, vengeance and true love are the main factors in their perseverance. I think the motivations may be more important than accomplishing the goal in the case of Inigo.

During the marriage scene, the priest has a speech impediment. Did you find this scene humorous? If so, were you comfortable laughing?

I found the scene with the priest to be quite funny and I was comfortable laughing at it as there was no one around with a similar problem.

Many characters in the movie are the best in the world at something. What is Westley the best at?

Westley can be perceived as a perfect person in the movie and the best at everything in a sense.

When we first meet Inigo and Fezzik, they are working with Vizzini to kidnap Buttercup. Later, they become allies of Westley in his efforts to rescue her. What causes Inigo and Fezzik to change . . . or do they really change at all over the course of the novel?

Fezzik doesn’t change much although he assists Westley he is only following him because he has nothing else to do, Inigo finds someone to help him take vengeance on his enemy and exploits/helps Westley.

When Westley confronts Humperdink, he says that he won’t fight to the death but to the pain. Is it crueler to kill someone or leave them alive in their pain?

It is much crueler to leave someone in their pain as they have to continue to suffer.

Discuss the story Westley tells about the Dread Pirate Roberts. How does this tale within the tale influence your interest in Westley? Is he still the same farm boy from the beginning of the book?

Westley is the same boy from the beginning of the book as he still searches for his true love Buttercup and perseveres.

How should The Princess Bride ultimately be categorized: Satire? Adventure? Romance? Fantasy? Is the title ironic? Does it imply a tame love story or a traditional piece of children’s literature?

The Princess bride seems to be a satirical film and the title is not ironic, it does imply a love story/children’s book.