Brave Heart

Main Characters Mel Gibson — William Wallace Mel Gibson — William Wallace Sean Lawlor — Malcolm Wallace Sean Lawlor — Malcolm Wallace Sandy Nelson — John Wallace Sandy Nelson — John Wallace James Cosmo — Campbell James Cosmo — Campbell

Plot William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace ’ s father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once for all, along with the assistance of Robert Bruce. William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace ’ s father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once for all, along with the assistance of Robert Bruce. The movie begins in the small town of Elderslie, Scotland. William lives with his father, who is not named in the film, and his older brother Malcolm. The movie begins in the small town of Elderslie, Scotland. William lives with his father, who is not named in the film, and his older brother Malcolm.

William ’ s father and older brother are called to a meeting a few miles from their homes where they find the entire nobility of Scotland hanging. Malcolm and his father then go to a battle between the English and their clan, both die tragically. At the funeral William meets his uncle Argyle who fought in the battle with Malcolm and his father. He takes him away to live with him. The scene then cuts to an adult William on his horse. William later runs into a girl he knew before he went to live with Argyle, her name, Murron. They discover that Lords have the right to sleep William ’ s father and older brother are called to a meeting a few miles from their homes where they find the entire nobility of Scotland hanging. Malcolm and his father then go to a battle between the English and their clan, both die tragically. At the funeral William meets his uncle Argyle who fought in the battle with Malcolm and his father. He takes him away to live with him. The scene then cuts to an adult William on his horse. William later runs into a girl he knew before he went to live with Argyle, her name, Murron. They discover that Lords have the right to sleep

with brides on their wedding night, so William marries Murron in secret. Murron is then assaulted by a English guard, the guard is killed by William, a fight ensues, and eventually Murron is killed by the lord. This enrages Wallace who then builds himself a fine army entering the city and killing all Englishmen within. Wallace prepares to move on to Sterling where he prepared for his greatest battle yet, in the forest he realizes that he must find a way to beat the heavy cavalry from the ground, he decides to create spears twice as long as men. These are used in the battle to kill the with brides on their wedding night, so William marries Murron in secret. Murron is then assaulted by a English guard, the guard is killed by William, a fight ensues, and eventually Murron is killed by the lord. This enrages Wallace who then builds himself a fine army entering the city and killing all Englishmen within. Wallace prepares to move on to Sterling where he prepared for his greatest battle yet, in the forest he realizes that he must find a way to beat the heavy cavalry from the ground, he decides to create spears twice as long as men. These are used in the battle to kill the

entire heavy cavalry raised at the last minute to kill the on-coming horses. Eventually Wallace reaches York, the most important military city he gains control. William ’ s final battle at Falkirk ends in his betrayal by two nobles, whom he later kills. William is betrayed by the leper father of Robert Bruce. He is captured and refuses to bow down as a loyal subject of the king Edward Ⅰ, Longshanks. Therefore, instead of mere beheading William Wallace is subject to being hanged, hanged with an inch of death. Drawn, being stretched by his ankles and wrists and then having his insides entire heavy cavalry raised at the last minute to kill the on-coming horses. Eventually Wallace reaches York, the most important military city he gains control. William ’ s final battle at Falkirk ends in his betrayal by two nobles, whom he later kills. William is betrayed by the leper father of Robert Bruce. He is captured and refuses to bow down as a loyal subject of the king Edward Ⅰ, Longshanks. Therefore, instead of mere beheading William Wallace is subject to being hanged, hanged with an inch of death. Drawn, being stretched by his ankles and wrists and then having his insides

shown to him before he died. Then Quartered, he is beheaded and his head is put on the London Bridge his body is torn into for pieces which are sent to each corner of Britain as a warning to the citizens. After Wallace ’ s death we see Robert Bruce led the battle of Bannockburn for Scotland ’ s freedom. shown to him before he died. Then Quartered, he is beheaded and his head is put on the London Bridge his body is torn into for pieces which are sent to each corner of Britain as a warning to the citizens. After Wallace ’ s death we see Robert Bruce led the battle of Bannockburn for Scotland ’ s freedom.

Discussions 1. Could you make some comments on the hero, William Wallace? 1. Could you make some comments on the hero, William Wallace? 2. What ’ s the historical background of this film? 2. What ’ s the historical background of this film? 3. What caused the bloody battle between Scottish people and English soldiers? 3. What caused the bloody battle between Scottish people and English soldiers? 4. How did William die? 4. How did William die? 5. What ’ s the significance of the film? 5. What ’ s the significance of the film?