2. About the Book
Published: 1973 Genres: fantasy & adventure Point of View: 3rd person with interruptions of 1st person

3. About the Movie
Released: 1987 Screenplay writer: William Goldman It is now considered a cult classic

4. S. Morgenstern Florinese writer Original writer of the story
Wrote many other books; only 2 are translated
fictional

5. William Goldman Born: August 12, 1931 From: Chicago, IL
BA from Oberlin, Masters from Colombia
Novelist, Playwright, Screenwriter
Lives in NYC

6. So what’s it about?
A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing

7. Video
Opening Scene Trailer

8. Westley
Protagonist
Begins as a “farm boy”

9. Buttercup
Most beautiful woman in the world
Lives on a farm

10. Dread Pirate Roberts
He leaves no survivors
Ship name: Revenge

11. Vizzini
Professional criminal mastermind
Sicillian

12. Inigo Montoya Spaniard Master swordsman
Seeking revenge for father’s murder
Known for the scar on his face

13. Fezzik
Giant
Wrestler
Likes to rhyme
Turkish

14. Prince Humderdinck Prince of Florin
Hates Guilder (neighboring country)
Loves to hunt daily

15. Count Rugen Six-fingered man Works under the Prince
Interested in torture

16. Miracle Max
Works miracles
Fired by Prince Humperdinck
Medicine man

17. In two assigned groups create a list of
Themes
Characters
Items
Places
That are found in fantasy or adventure novels