The Dread Pirate Roberts In Love

Another day, another dollar. Or in this case another Friday, another blog post. I have watched a good amount of romantic movies this week because the Penn State plague has kept me in a constant state of sick (shoutout to you East Halls). But nonetheless I stumbled upon one of the classic romantic comedies, The Princess Bride. This movie was shown to me when I was very young by my mother, she loved it, so naturally I loved it as well. As I travel back to the great state of Maryland tomorrow I was promised a night of Indian food and watching the Princess Bride while obnoxiously saying the lines at the same time as the characters.

For those of you that have not seen this movie, please take the time this weekend to culture yourselves I am begging you. Great quotes, great characters, and a fantastic story. The story starts off with a grandpa reading to his sick grandson a story that has been passed down in their family. The fairytale is then put on the screen, depicting a time of kings, knights, pirates, and kingdoms. The two lovers are Buttercup and Westley, torn apart by the need for money as well as stability. After he leaves the audience is subjected to the torturous events of Buttercup seemingly "moving on" and the agony of waiting for the lovers to reunite. There are fantastic battles, hilarious encounters, and a great love story that ends with passion and romance.

The film teaches a very important lesson about love which is that there is not love without pain. Pain being the trials in a relationship, the sacrifices needed to be made while in said relationship. There is always going to be compromise and occasionally someone will need to break a habit for the one they love. These sacrifices range in a multitude of ways such as giving up smoking, seeking counseling, or eating healthier. In the Princess Bride, Westley continually sacrifices his livelihood for Buttercup, as well as another character who dedicates his life to finding his fathers killer. Mind you this is extreme conditions but understandable as well.

Another lesson taught is that there are many different ways to show your love. There is a simple phrase, "As you wish", that is used over and over by Westley to show his love. It is sweet, endearing, and still provides all the emotions that come with another three letter phrase. There are also different ways to show ones love through cleaning up around the house without being nagged, after a date texting the person asking if they got home safely, or simply showing some sort of appreciation of your significant partner. Saying "I love you" cane done in so many ways, each way that continues to strengthen and build the relationship was well.

While there are many lessons the film gives, some being more comical than others (always watch out for R.O.U.S), there is such a heartwarming feeling within the whole film. Love conquers all, as it should, and the pure of heart ride off into the sunset, or the sunrise depending on the time of vanquishing evil.