Westley’s character trait
There are many characters with different and interesting personalities that are demonstrated in the film and the story from The Princess Bride. One of the characters that stood out with his caring yet tough and at the same time, trustworthy personality was Westley, that is, depending on the person or people he was dealing with. He is an easily identifiable character, and has traits which are memorable, even if a person were to only watch the film once. For the most part, Westley was dependable to others, especially to a woman who would become the love of his life, Buttercup, and in contrast, happens to be selfish and weak but still falls in love with Westley.
Firstly, Westley is dependable to others because he
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In the movie, it is revealed at the beginning that Westley loves Buttercup. When Buttercup orders Westley for farming for her and her family, or what she desires to have at the moment, he says “As you wish”. It was revealed that Westley’s love towards Buttercup is realistic, as he is trying to say to her “I love you”. Also, when Buttercup finds out that “The Man in Black” who she thought he was actually was Westley, they were filled with happiness that are not describable in words. This shows that Buttercup can trust Westley without any problems, feeling care, love him deeply and depend on him for many situations. Thirdly, Westley is dependable because he is physically and mentally a tough and strong man. In the beginning which is the past, Buttercup and the others believed that he has passed away overseas from the “Dread Pirate Roberts” not keeping him alive. However, later in the story, it is revealed that he was actually still alive, but not meeting Buttercup right away. They meet five years later where the story continues, and missing each other dearly. Westley has also managed to keep himself alive and survived from the “Dread Pirate Roberts”, and actually became part of the gang,