The Patriot Movie Character Analysis

The Patriot directed by Roland Emmerich, is a riveting film that elegantly portrays the American Revolution. The Patriot unyieldingly and historically characterizes the Martin family's life during this chaotic time. The Martin family loses loved ones and make new ones as they skirmish for their nation and for their family. Benjamin Martin, who was a farm owner who during the movie was still haunted by his notoriously brutal past and he contemplated on fighting or hiding. Due to his past as a soldier in the French and Indian War, he had skills that not every man posses. Although, when the American Revolution came knocking on his door, he chose not to fight in the Army because he wanted to care for his family. Consequently, Colonel Tavington …show more content…
For example, Benjamin Martin, a farm owner, who was haunted by his notoriously brutal past as a soldier in the French and Indian War. When the American Revolution came and knocked down his door, he choose not to fight for the Army because he wants to care for his family. Although, when Colonel Tavington threatened him and killed one of his children, he choose to create the militia and fight back. Benjamin was a true father figure and his children mourned to see him go to war. Another example of a character I liked was Thomas Martin, the second oldest son out of the seven children. Thomas grew up as an everyday child, playing with his siblings, arguing with them, and looking up to his older siblings. Thomas’ brother, Gabriel, was 17 years old at the time and wanted to join the army to fight during the battles of the Revolution. Although, when push came to shove and matters were in the wrong hands, Gabriel was taken away by the British Forces and Thomas stepped in to save him. Thomas, had sadly lost his life in this honoring and courageous act for his older role model and brother. The final two characters that I liked, were Aunt Charlotte and Occam the slave. The reason why I liked Aunt Charlotte is because she acted as a fill in for a mother by taking in the children, nurturing them and hiding them in times of retreat. I liked Occam the slave because he …show more content…
This movie was amusing, disturbing, action packed, emotional and inspiring. The Patriot was historically accurate and it portrayed not only the battles but also the lives of the many people in it. The main lesson or message of this film is that during a mournful time, keep moving forward. That in a time of death the worst thing to do is to ponder on the past because the past is the past and the present affects the future. Also that in the heat of the moment, to leave behind all inanimate objects because your life is more important. Finally, is my recommendation to others. The Patriot is an amazing movie and was made for a mature audience. The audience must be ready for the gore and language but they also must know about the content that the director is trying to portray. Therefore, I would recommend this movie to all teenagers 13 and older because I personally thought that it was appropriate for our age group and because it fit our

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