In Mel Gibson's "Braveheart", the viewer can immediately realize that the main theme of the film is men fighting and winning their freedom against adversity. This is clearly presented on the one hand by the constant fighting throughout the film and by the inspiring speeches that William Wallace gives throughout and, on the other hand, by one of the final scenes of the film in which Wallace is slowly tortured and finally murdered. First and most importantly, "Braveheart's main theme is most obviously and effectively played through the many battle scenes throughout the film." For example, during the first battle against the English, Wallace addresses the Scottish "army" and convinces them to fight alongside him against their English oppressors with an inspiring speech during which he makes many memorable quotes, notably “I am William Wallace!” And I see a whole army of my countrymen here, defying tyranny. You came to fight as free men... and you are free men. What will you do with this freedom? Are you going to fight? and perhaps most memorably: “They may take our lives, but they will never take… our freedom!” ". In addition to adding to the overall atmosphere and mood that the director is trying to create in this scene, Wallace's quotes also allude to the main theme of the film: men fighting against the adversary in order to gain their freedom. . The next major battle that Wallace participates in against the English is again very similar to the first battle with Wallace's army fighting against a much superior English force. The theme this time around, however, can be seen in the way Wallace prepares for this battle. As he travels across Scotland convincing the other Scottish nobles to side with him, Wallace again states his case and emphasizes the main point...... middle of paper ...... the main theme from “Braveheart” is that of men. fighting to gain their freedom from the adversary. In conclusion, the main theme of “Braveheart” of men fighting to gain their freedom from adversary is highlighted throughout the film in two major and effective ways. Firstly, the Scottish battles of Sterling, Falkirk and on the fields of Bannockburn illustrate to the viewer the literal struggles of men to gain their freedom as well as Wallace's constant talk of freedom, appealing to the film's main theme. Secondly, the famous torture scene at the end of the film again reveals the main theme to the viewer in a slightly different way: Wallace's endurance of English torture and his screams of the word "Liberty", but nevertheless just as effectively . Overall, both techniques are effective and present the viewer with a clear vision of the main theme of the film..