William Wallace (Mel Gibson) returns to his homeland following the death of an heirless king, finds himself in the middle of political landscape turmoil. Edward the Longshanks, King of England played by Patrick McGoohan, has captured the throne of Scotland and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people with tyrannical policies implied by the English. William at the time is content with living a simple life trying to build his home and raise a family. Thi

Love is the motivation that Wallace uses for his strength and determination to defeat the English army. One man, a common man motivates his countrymen to fight for their freedom with inspiring words as, "And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom." (www.rottontomatoes.com) When I heard those words in the movie theater, it motivated me and put me in the actual film by making me want to participate in the battle. After Wallace has been killed, the Scottish is faced once again on the battle field with the English, but without their fearless leader. The soon to be King of Scotland turns to his people and motivates them in one last battle for their freedom as he states, "You have bled with Wallace, now bleed with me." (www.rottontomatoes.com) And they did, they fought for their freedom like warrior poets. After leaving the movie theater I felt that if I put my mind to anything I wanted, I could accomplish it.

Braveheart also show an intriguing love story between two peasants, William and his childhood sweetheart Murron. William is determined to court Murron, so they have several secret rendezvous telling this fabulous love tale which in the end has a tragic ending. To prevent the English Lords their rights to consume the marriage for the groom, William and Murron secretly get married. However, the cat is let out of the bag and an English troop decides to take his right by trying to rape Murron. William comes to her rescue b

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