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The Princess Bride Character Analysis

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The Wilson Times Journal Gazette Chronicle Have you watched the movie,“The Princess Bride?” If you did not, there is about nine main characters such as Buttercup, Westley, Prince Humperdinck, Vizzini, Fezzik, Inigo Montoya, Count Rugen, Miracle Max, and Valerie. However, I’m only going to focus on three main character’s personality traits and dispositions. Such as Buttercup, Westley, and Prince Humperdinck. Buttercup was in love with Westley, the poor farm boy. It all started when Westley kept saying to Buttercup, “As you wish” when she wanted him to do something for her. She then realized that he meant that he loves her. However, Westley had to leave to seek his fortune so they can get married. He leaves and Buttercup heard her beloved

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