A true historical identity, three deep emotions-"The Man in the Iron Mask"

Kathryne 2021-11-16 08:01:26




"The Man in the Iron Mask" directed by Randall Wallace and starring Leonardo DiCaprio tells the story of the 17th century French King Louis XIII's death. Louis XIV succeeded to the throne but was licentious, even though His political achievements were remarkable, but his subjects suffered from hunger and cold. In order to possess Leo's fiancee Corristi, Louis sent Leo to the front, causing Leo to die in battle. Leo’s father, Assas, was once one of Louis XIII’s heartfelt four swordsmen, but the new king’s atrocities and murderous vengeance made Assas resentful. In order to avenge his son, he took the innocent people from the abyss of misery. Rescued in life, Arthas participated in the secret plan of Elamis’ “civet for prince”: rescued the mysterious prisoner wearing an iron mask from the prison, Louis’ twin brother Philip, and took the brutal King Louis XIV. Replace. The whole movie contrasts the extravagant life of Louis XIV with the hungry living conditions of the French people. It constantly arouses the audience's deep thinking about the future of Louis XIV and France, and makes the audience full of expectations for the subsequent plot. Although Louis XIV was finally exiled, the appearance of the new King Philip not only gave the audience a new breakthrough in the plot, but also gave the audience a good feeling of "even if the bad guys are not dead, but the country has hope". In the movie "The Man in the Iron Mask", there are three emotions that impress me.



【1】Kristi and Leo's loyal love.

Kristi and Leo fell in love and decided to get engaged, but Louis XIV fell in love with Kristi and sent Leo to the front line to fight. Although Leo knew he was going to die in battle, he gave up
Kristi’s decision to marry him. Leo said to his father: "I can't let her be a young widow." Even if Leo later knew that after his death, his lover Kristi would eventually become the king's mistress. Leo just treated him to Kristi. All of Di's concerns were written in the letter and sent to the palace. Leo did not blame Kristi for his "betrayal". I think Leo's heart is painful, because he can neither protect Kristi nor resist the king. He does not have the status of a king, let alone betray his loyalty to the country. In the face of love and faith, Leo can only obey the national interest and give up his love. When Kristi learned that Leo forgave her "betrayal", she began to re-examine her relationship with Louis XIV. She told the king: "I don't love you, I just pretend to love you. But I don't pretend , You will not treat my mother and sister well, you will send me to hell." Kristi's heart resisted Louis XIV, but her relatives could enjoy special treatment because she was the mistress of the king, so she succumbed to authority . Compared with Leo's deep love and infinite tolerance, Kristi was ashamed and regretful. She used her death to express her love for Leo. The snow floating in the cold sky fell on Kristi, who was wearing white gauze. It was a kind of cold beauty, a kind of pain that can penetrate people's hearts.





[2] The father-in-

law Datana, who is alive with a mask , loves the Queen Mother Anna. Even though Louis XIV was cruel and indifferent, Dattana vowed to protect him to the death. The three Musketeers of Louis XIII once persuaded him to change the king, but Datananin turned against his former comrades and was unwilling to hurt Louis XIV. Until Louis XIV put his brother Philip into prison again, Datana said: I can abandon the king, but I cannot abandon my son. I have never felt the warmth of being a father in the past. In the process of rescuing his son Philip, Datana blocked a sword for Philip, and finally died with gratitude. As the biological father of Louis XIV, Datana cannot feel the warmth from his son as a father. He can only stand beside his son Louis XIV as a guardian. Even though he loved his son so much, Louis XIV said: "I don't need your love." He would rather Louis XIV stabbing himself with a sword than pointing the sword at his son. He has worn the mask of "Captain of the Royal Guard" all his life, but he fulfilled the duties of a father. It is a pity that his son has always believed that everything Datana did was due to the loyalty of a guardian.





[3] Let us love each other-Assas and Philippe

lost their only son because of Louis XIV’s lewdness, but for the sake of national stability, Assas puts national interests first and puts aside personal The grievance taught Philip the drinking etiquette and was born to help Philip successfully regain the throne. It was also the spirit of Assas' righteousness and sacrifice to persuade Philip to return to the royal family and govern the country. When Philip successfully became king, Philip said emotionally to Assas: "I hope I can love you as my son loves his father. I also hope you can love me like a father." Assas kissed the back of Philip's hand. Express approval. All the grievances were turned to ashes in this kiss, leaving only the love and moving. Think about the hatred and resentment caused by the small things in our lives.
Compared with Assas , it is really not worth mentioning. If everyone has such a benevolent love as Alsace, the world will be much better.

After watching this movie, you may think: Man with the Iron Mask, is there really such a thing in history? We have heard of the story of "racing cats for princes". Have similar incidents happened abroad? Through later understanding, I found that "The Man in the Iron Mask" was adapted from the famous novel "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas. As the most prestigious guards of the French palace, the three swordsmen Alamis, Atos, Portos and their friend Datana are real figures in history. The "Man with the Iron Mask" also has its own name in the French Bastille Prison, but the true identity of the Man with the Iron Mask was deliberately hidden by Louis XV and Louis XVI. All those who knew the true identity of the Iron Masked either died in a secret or were asked to commit suicide for the purpose of keeping the secret. According to historical records, besides being unable to contact or communicate with him before his life, the living conditions in the prison were given special treatment, and he was called an "important person" by later generations. Therefore, a character with a realistic basis but a confusing identity in the movie turned out to be a king! This has to admire the rich imagination of film screenwriters and novelists.

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The Man in the Iron Mask quotes

  • King Louis XIV: There is more of me to love than a crown.

  • Athos: What gives you the right to judge me, to play God with the lives of others? Is it because you're so much holier than everyone else?

    Aramis: Well yes, there is that. But also because I'm more intelligent than anybody else.