![]() ![]() The underlying purpose of all this politeness is to maintain the comedy of the film even in seemingly serious moments, and more broadly to keep the audience relaxed and enjoying themselves despite the conflict onscreen. And Westley displays considerable restraint and good manners when faced with Vizzini's arrogant antagonism and battle of wits. Westley similarly engages in cordial small talk with Fezzik, even as the latter attempts to punch him, and as he eventually chokes him unconscious. They then continue to exchange pleasantries as they duel. This is perhaps best exemplified during Westley's conquering of Buttercup's three captors: first Inigo allows Westley sufficient time to rest before they begin their duel, during which time he exposits the reasons for his vengeful fencing training-in this way, politeness is used to allow us to understand Inigo's character and motives. ![]() In keeping with the idea that nothing in the story should be taken too seriously, The Princess Bride has its characters be exceedingly polite to one another even at their greatest moments of tension. However, whereas Westley could have justifiably killed Humperdinck and kept the favor of the viewer, he chooses instead to spare his life, demonstrating how he differs from his antagonizing counterpart by breaking the cycle of you-wrong-me-I-wrong-you. He subjects Westley to the maximum torture possible on The Machine as revenge for how Buttercup makes him feel shameful and inferior. Prince Humperdinck is also an agent of revenge: he hopes to use revenge as an excuse to declare war on Guilder, despite being the perpetrator of the crime he will cite as his motivation. He is so consumed by vengeance that once Count Rugen is dead, he confesses himself at a loss for what to do next, though Westley is quick to offer him the position of the Dread Pirate Roberts. Most prominently, Inigo Montoya has dedicated his life to exacting revenge on the man who killed his father, spending countless hours studying fencing to prepare for a swordfight with the man. RevengeĪs with true love and pain, revenge serves as an important motive for several of the characters' actions in the film. Westley's repeated phrase, "As you wish," is meant to signify how much he loves Buttercup, and the line takes on an even greater meaning when the grandfather employs it at the very end of the film, communicating his love for his grandson the same way Westley communicates his love for Buttercup. True love is what motivates Westley to rescue Buttercup on multiple occasions, and is the noble cause that (partially) inspires Max to bring Westley back to life. ![]() When they're separated, Buttercup's love for Westley leads her to swear she'll never love again, while also tying her to him through his promise that he will always come for her. Westley and Buttercup share a love as passionate as any that came before it. True love is the catalyst that sets the entire plot of The Princess Bride in motion. ![]()
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