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Historical Inaccuracies In The Film Braveheart, Directed By Mel Gibson

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The movie "Braveheart", a 1995 thriller directed by Mel Gibson, is a historic portrayal of the mighty Scottish warrior William Wallace. The storyline of the movie is action-packed, filled with edge-of-your-seat scenes that harness the many theatrical elements of love, loathing, and perseverance that are involved within the narrative. However, although the movie was a box-office smash and was immensely popular amongst the masses, many historical inaccuracies plague the film from beginning to end. By analyzing these inexactitudes and drawing a conclusion from them, we are able to learn more about the stimulating story of the real "Braveheart", William Wallace. One of the first occurrences within the movie arises in the year 1280, when King Edward grants his many noblemen privileges and sections of land within Scotland. Among the privileges established is …show more content…

Although this tactic allows for a more dramatic turn of events within the film, in real life, no such thing occurred. In fact, there is absolutely no evidence that the "Prima Nocte" or any other cruel royal enlistment was ever declared by the king during this time period within the European region. Another inaccuracy that was featured within the movie included the costumes. The many Scottish warriors within the movie sported kilts with large belts and sashes, some of which looked as if they were fashioned out of animal skins. However, the residents of the Scottish highlands would not have innovated this design until the mid-16th century; the story "Braveheart" took place within the 12th century. One other historical feature of the movie that was

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