director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
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what is freedom
Ryleigh 2022-04-19 09:01:02
I doubt that "Wallace" knows the meaning of the word freedom. Freedom is more of a slogan in this film, and there are not many plots in the film that interpret the meaning of the protagonist's slogan that runs through the struggle. The words also make Wallace more like a reckless hero, just like the leader of the ancient Chinese peasant rebellion. The
director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
Extended Reading
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Hamish: There's somebody coming.
Campbell: MacGregors from the next clan.
MacGregor: We heard about what was happenin' and don't want you "Amadans" thinkin' you can have your fun without us.
William Wallace: Go home. Some of us are in this; can't help that, now. But you can help yourselves. Go home.
MacGregor: We'll have no homes left when the English garrison from the castle comes through and burns us out. And they will!
[Wallace motions for the MacGregors to join them]
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Robert the Bruce: I'm not a coward. I want what you want, but we need the nobles.
William Wallace: We need them?
Robert the Bruce: Aye.
William Wallace: Nobles.
[laughs a little]
William Wallace: Now tell me, what does that mean to be noble? Your title gives you claim to the throne of our country, but men don't follow titles, they follow courage. Now our people know you. Noble, and common, they respect you. And if you would just lead them to freedom, they'd follow you. And so would I