the movie Chariots of Fire, the two lead characters have vastly different approaches to their athletic careers. Harold Abrahams is a young Jewish runner and a student at Cambridge University and is determined to prove his worth and gain acceptance among his peers. He constantly fights against the social stigma that accompanies his background. In contrast, his competitor, Eric Liddell, remains steadily confident in who he is and what he is meant to do; he indicates this when he says, “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” Eric openly demonstrates the impact his beliefs and convictions have on his personal life--even to the point of altering his career path. The character’s demeanor
