I was not very fond of Braveheart. I found it very difficult to follow being that the battle scenes did not particularly capture my attention. They seemed to drag on and were extremely gory. Though, it was very interesting to learn about the Scots attempting to gain freedom from the English. We have not covered this time period in any history class I have been in so I was unaware of the Scottish War of Independence. Also, I thought Mel Gibson playing the part of William Wallace was perfect. He is a great actor to play the role of such a strong leader.
I really love the quote, "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." In regard to the movie, Wallace saying it meant that everyone can go through the motions of life without purpose. Though, if you truly want to live, you must live fighting for something or doing something that means a lot to you. In his case, it was fighting for Scottish independence and the freedom of the Scottish people. The same words can be applied to my life in the fact that I should live with a purpose, doing what means the most to me.
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Well said Blake even though I cannot believe you didn't like the film. I realize it's not for everyone. In any case, I agree with your assessment of the quote. I would venture to say that most people take things for granted, but living cannot be one of them.
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