The Princess Bride

A detailed Summary of The Princess Bride

Journal of William Goldman's The Princess Bride

The princess bride is an incredibly entertaining book. Although it was written mostly as a parody it contains many themes. The developments seen in the dynamic characters are astounding ones. The theme, or motif, which I'm going to follow through the story is that of Fezzik and his quest for self confidence and a good self image. From the time that the novel starts to the end, Fezzik achieves a good self image. He starts out with a very low self image and, by the end, he finds in himself talents that give him a better image of himself.

To begin with, Vizzini never allows Fezzik to provide an sort of input or to think in any way. When Fezzik, inigo and Vizzini first kidnap buttercup, Fezzik attempts to offer some good ideas, but Vizzini will have none of it.

""I think we should kill her now", the Turk said.

"The less you think, the happier I'll be," The S

The final chapter of Fezzik's confidence is when inigo comes to the window of the castle leading the four whites. Inigo responds positively.

"...Fly, Fezzik; this is Inigo begging you-- make a path-please!"

Fezzik begins to feel needed and this is a big step for him. On page 233, "...so he smiled and clapped Fezzik on his great shoulder for the good fellow he was." Fezzik is now realizing the progression that Fezzik has made and now is able to appreciate him more for it.

The biggest boost for Fezzik comes later in the same chapter when Inigo and Fezzik get attacked by the giant snake. Page 235:

From a very young age Fezzik was taunted by his school mates.

Inigo's confidence in Fezzik's unlimited strength is partly what gives the giant the confidence to defeat the snake, and save their lives.

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Approximate Word count = 617
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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