The Theme Of True Love In William Goldman's The Princess Bride

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In William Goldman's The Princess Bride, a strong theme is conveyed throughout the novel. With sacrifice, true love can overcome all, is a strong theme present in the book. The first occurrence displaying this theme is when Westley saves Buttercup from Vizzini, Ingio, and Fezzik. Westley shows true dedication when he states, "'Has it occurred to you that I have gone to great effort and expense, as well as personal sacrifice, to reach this point'" (Goldman 152). At this point in the novel, Westley has already defeated one of the greatest fencers, survived a substantial giant, and is moments away from tricking an intelligent mind into a fatal mistake. Westley putting his life on the line shows that he would do anything out of his love for Buttercup. …show more content…

Buttercup expresses her guilt for not choosing Westley in which she states, "'It comes to this,' Buttercup began. 'In the Fire Swamp, I made the worst mistake in all the world. I love Westley. I always have. It seems I always will. I did not know this when you came to me. Please believe what I am  about to say: when you said that I must marry you or face death, I answered, "Kill me." I meant that. I mean this now too: if you say I must marry you in fifty days, I will be dead by morning'" (Goldman 211). Buttercups dreams alluding to her regrets of leaving Westley prompt her to abstain Prince Humperdinck's proposal. Buttercup choosing death over another man's hand in marriage truly shows that she's willing to sacrifice anything out of pure love for

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