Princess Bride

Fezzik the giant , sberated by Vizzini , who says he is nothing more than a land mass " What evidence shows you that Vizzini is wrong that Fezzik has value that extends beyond his large physique ?

Fezzik has a strong moral code , speaking his thoughts that it's not right to kill Buttercup . He's mentally clever and able to quickly rhyme words . It also seems like he'll be an empathetic friend towards Inigo .

Why has Vizzini kidnapped Buttercup ? What does he hope to accomplish ?

He wants to use her as a pawn to start a war between Prince Humperdinck's land of Florin and the community across the water , Gilder . He wants to make it look like someone in Gilder kidnapped and killed the princess .

The masked man is actually Westley in disguise . You already figured that out , right ? Thinking back to the beginning of the film when he was living on the farm , how has Westley changed in the past five years ?

On the farm he was quiet and rather bashful , rarely saying anything beyond " As you wish " to Buttercup . Now , he is chatty with Inigo and confident . He's become an excellent fighter and has a drive that we didn't see in him when he was younger

When Inigo Montoya was just 11 years old , his father was killed by a six - fingered man . What did young Inigo do in that moment ? What does this show you about Inigo's character ?

Young Inigo stepped up and challenged the man , who left scars not only on Inigo's cheeks , but more importantly on his heart . Inigo has worked for 20 years to perfect his fencing skills and to find his father's killer He is a brave , focused man who has a thirst for justice

In his battles with Buttercup's kidnappers Westley doesn't kill Inigo or Fezzik , but he does kill Vizzini , the Sicilian . Why , you suppose he spares the lives of the first two but poisons the third

Students ' answers will vary and any reasonable response should be awarded credit . It should be clear to students , though that Inigo and Fezzik followed a sportsmanlike code of honorable conduct whereas Vizzini was arrogant , rude , and directly threatened Buttercup's life . In this case , the good guys even if they are technically villains , are allowed to " win " by having their lives spared , while the truly bad guy is punished

Does Prince Humperdinck love Buttercup Upon what evidence do you base this opinion

Students ' answers will vary but the evidence certainly points to a lack of love While he does the right thing and launches a search for his fiance , he says only that he'll " be very put out " if she is dead Buttercup too , admits that Humperdinck is not her love and that he knows he's not . Still he seems resigned to the idea of marrying her .

4. Westley , still in disguise as the Dread Pirate Roberts , says to Buttercup , " Life is pain anyone who says differently is trying to sell you something Is he right ? Explain your thoughts Students ' answers

Students answers will vary and any reasonable response should be awarded credit .

Although Inigo and the masked man are rivals they actually have a t in common Give three examples from the swordfighting scene that show their similarities

They are both honorable , not interesting in tricking or deceiving their opponent to gain an unfair advantage • They are both expert swordfighters and both begin the fight with their non dominant left hand to add an element of surprise to the fight • They respect each other Inigo compliments the masked man's fighting skills and acknowledges that he is the better fighter After Inigo loses the swordfight , he kneels and asks only that the masked man kill him quickly The masked man says , " I would sooner destroy a stained glass window as an artist such as yourself . " There's a gentleman - like quality in both fighters .

As Westley is about to fight Fezzik , he says , " You mean , you'll put down your rock and I'll put down my sword and we'll try to kill each other like civilized people ? What message might the writer William Goldman be trying to make here

here Students ' answers will vary and any reasonable response should be awarded credit . Westley's use of irony in this line helps the viewer to realize that , even though Fezzik is honorable and kind hearted still is engaging in a barbaric act , trying to kill another person . It may be that Goldman is a pacifist or it may be that he's critical of chivalric code that allows for the gentlen killing f other men . Then again , it could j be funny line .

Buttercup is sassy and bold Give three pieces of evidence to support this statement

• She threatens Vizzini and his helpers on the boat - She jumps into the eel - infested waters . • After being pulled from the water , Vizzini says to her , " I suppose you think you're brave , don't you ? " Buttercup's reply ? " Only compared to some . " Oooh , now that's a burn !