Persian The Movie

with slavery and death. Oh, I’ve chosen my words carefully, Persian. Perhaps you should have done the same.” Moments later he executes the king’s messenger and his people by kicking them into a deep well. Behavior such as this would be a direct act of war, nonetheless, the Spartan King refused to allow for he and his people to be ridiculed by a foreigner. This scene is extremely appealing to viewers because it is a moment that exemplifies a strong king, a man who possesses a great deal of honor and pride in both his nation and his people.
In the same way, the film also illustrates the amount of courage that Leonidas possessed, to have the willingness to fight an army ten times the size of his own. Naturally, viewers are compelled and affected
After the second day of battling, Xerces was at a complete loss in regards to how he could break the iron wall the Spartans had on the mountain pass. However, that night a Greek traitor came to Xerxes and disclosed information that revealed how the Persian army could outflank the Spartan stronghold. Hearing about this treachery, Leonidas then advised his most trusted commrade, Dilios, to return to Sparta to report what had happened, a “tale of victory” (). Additionally, he ordered most of his men and all of his non-Spartan, Greek allies to return home. Leonidas and the remaining Spartans were well aware of their fate to come, but, nevertheless, were ready to honor their country in one final battle. Rousing his troops for one more battle, Leonidas said, “Tonight, we dine in hell!” before the last Battle of Thermopylae.
On the third day, the Persians travel a secret path around the Spartans, completely encircling them. Before the battle, Xerxes’ general demands the Spartans surrender in recognition of Persia’s obviously advantageous position. In response, Leonidas seemingly bows in submission to Xerxes, while one of the Spartans leaps over him and kills the Persian general. Enraged, Xerxes orders his army to attack the Spartans. Leonidas then rises to throw his spear directly at Xerxes, barely missing him but managing to split his cheek. This dramatic scene in