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Who said, 'You can never predict my Prince; that is why he is the greatest hunter.'?
Buttercup
Who is described by the quote, 'How could someone care if she were the most beautiful woman in the world or not? What difference could it have made if you were only the third most beautiful or the sixth?'
Buttercup
Who expressed, 'I love you,...but I have loved you for several hours now, and every second, more.'?
Buttercup
Who said, 'I say you are a coward and you are; I think you hunt only to reassure yourself that you are not what you are.'?
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Who said, 'Because...marriage involves love, and that is not a pastime at which I excel.'?
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Who commanded, 'Farm boy, polish my horse's saddle, I want to see my face shining in it by morning.'?
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Who said, 'I have made my body strong because I thought you might be pleased by a strong body.'?
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Who said, 'Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.'?
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Who said, 'Your ears you keep, so that every shriek of every child at seeing your hideousness will be yours to cherish...'?
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Who described the ideal friend as 'the loyal follower, the lover of rhymes...the most devoted.'?
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Who admitted, 'People are always thinking I'm so stupid because I'm big and strong and sometimes drool a little when I get excited.'?
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Who described his difficulty with power and reading, stating, 'When it came to reading, he got knots in the middle of his stomach...'?
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Who exclaimed, 'Oh, Inigo, I just ruined everything and I got so lost...'?
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Who stated, '.....'s picture of hell was being alone forever.'?
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Who said, 'We face each other as God intended. Sportsmanlike. No tricks, no weapons, skill against skill alone.'?
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Who swore, 'I swear on the soul of Domingo Montoya you will reach the top alive.'?
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Who was described as 'He sat alone and confident and strong. His life was straight and fine.'?
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Who described, 'He was always just a trifle hungry, he had no brothers or sisters...'?
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Who said, 'Guess? I don't guess. I think. I ponder. I deduce.'?
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Who exclaimed, 'You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders...never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line.'?
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Who claimed, 'There are no words to contain all my wisdom. I am so cunning, crafty and clever...'?
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Who said, 'The greatest hunter in the world and you say I am a coward'?
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Who was described as 'Once he was determined, once he had focused on an object, he was relentless.'?
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Who said, 'When that happens, I'll marry and have children until there is a son.'?
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Who is described by the quote, '...was shaped like a barrel.His chest was a great barrel chest...'?
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Who said, 'I think pain is the most underrated emotion available to us'?
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Who said, 'The Serpent, to my interpretation, was pain.'?
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Who said, 'I'm out of practice, retired; it's been three years, you can't mess around with these resurrection recipes.'?
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Who said, 'there's different kinds of dead: there's sort of dead, mostly dead, and all dead.'?
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Who accused Prince Humperdinck by saying, 'Because true love is expiring and you haven't got the decency to tell why you won't help.'?
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Who said, 'I'm not a witch, I'm your wife'?
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Who warned, 'Don't even think about trying to escape. The chains are far too thick.'?
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Study Notes
Princess Bride Characters and Quotes
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Buttercup's Perspective: Desires freedom over societal beauty standards; enjoys riding and teasing the farm boy.
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Buttercup on Love: Experiences love as transformative, expressing deep feelings for Westley after initially scornful behavior.
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Buttercup's Resolve: Asserts her bond with Westley as unbreakable, challenging the Prince's hunting prowess with love’s power.
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Buttercup's Reluctance: Declares a vow against love due to a past failure, indicating a personal struggle with vulnerability.
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Buttercup's Commentary: Commands respect with phrases that emphasize vanity when interacting with Westley.
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Westley's Devotion: Builds physical strength to win Buttercup’s affection; expresses love as an overwhelming force, comparing its magnitude to an entire universe.
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Westley's Threat: Conveys a chilling ultimatum to prevail over an enemy through emotional and psychological anguish, indicating complex moral themes.
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Fezzik's Nature: Portrayed as gentle and loyal despite his size; feels misunderstood due to his appearance and physical strength.
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Fezzik's Background: Shares a fondness for his father, showcasing a nurturing paternal bond despite personal struggles.
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Inigo's Promise: Pledges to ensure survival in a crucial moment, showcasing his loyalty and determination.
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Vizzini's Intelligence: Outlines his cunning nature while highlighting his notorious blunders, notably against a Sicilian foe.
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Prince Humperdinck's Ambition: Views power and strategic pursuits with cold determination; expresses a desire for succession through marriage.
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Prince Humperdinck's Physicality: Described as barrel-shaped, emphasizing a powerful, commanding presence.
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Count Rugen's Philosophy: Advocates for pain as a vital emotion; positions pain as crucial compared to life and death, presenting a dark worldview.
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Miracle Max's Expertise: Reports on the complexities of resurrection, introducing humor through his various classifications of "dead."
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Valerie’s Defiance: Challenges her husband's authority, expressing anger and a sense of betrayal, indicating strong emotional stakes within their relationship.
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Albino's Guard: Asserts the difficulty of escaping captivity, establishing a sense of foreboding and the importance of secrecy in the Prince's domain.
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