"Braveheart" (1995) - Quotes from a Classic Quiz

Answer: Stephen

Stephen is an Irishman joining Wallace's party shortly before the Battle of Stirling. At first, Stephen comes off as a bit insane but soon gathers the respect of Wallace after saving his life. Stephen says this quote to Campbell (Hamish's father) after he declares Stephen is an "insane Irish!"

Stephen is one of the more comical characters in the movie as he proclaims to be an equal with God and converses with Him regularly.

Answer: "I want this Wallace's head on a platter. Send the cavalry!"

The actual quote is: "I want this Wallace's heart on a plate! Archers!"

The arrogance of the commander presiding over the Battle of Stirling leads to his downfall. He retreats from the battle once his army is destroyed by the Scots. Soon after this victory, Wallace sacks the city of York.

Answer: Robert the Bruce

Wallace certainly has a way with words. He respects Robert as Robert respects him. Unfortunately, Robert betrays Wallace later in the film when he takes sides with Longshanks under his father's advice. In the final scene of the movie, disgusted with betrayal and disloyalty to his country, Robert finally leads the Scots to victory.

His memorable final quote is: "You have bled with Wallace! Now bleed with me."

Answer: King Edward (Longshanks)

This reactionary sentiment spoken by Longshanks to Phillip (his son's lover). Prince Phillip has declared Phillip his High Counselor. The king does not agree with his son's choice and thus says: "Is he qualified?"

The king does not approve of his "gentle son" or his lover Phillip (whom he proceeds to throw out of a window). After this hateful act, the King is heard coughing for the first time. This leads to his death as he gets sicker through the rest of the film's progression. With the combination of Wallace's winning assaults on England as well as the realization that his son will not make a strong king, Longshanks shows signs of defeatism.

In the DVD commentary, Mel Gibson says he is sorry that some people found this scene funny. He also says the literal term for throwing someone out of a window is defenestration.

Answer: "Scotland forever"

In this chilling moment Wallace inspires the outnumbered Scots to fight for their freedom. The army is beginning to flee the battlefield already feeling defeated. Wallace makes them believe that without freedom and under British rule, their lives are not worth living but certainly worth fighting for.

Answer: Hamish

Hamish offers this challenge to Wallace when throwing stones. Wallace does not think that the test of a soldier is in his arm, but instead in his head. Wallace has always outwitted Hamish when using rocks as throwing weapons. Hamish does not crush Wallace with his stone. Wallace, instead, hits Hamish between the eyes with a smaller throwing rock.

Despite their competitive nature, Wallace and Hamish are lifelong friends.

Answer: Malcolm Wallace

Malcolm Wallace is William's father and certainly is just as courageous as his son turns out to be. Unfortunately, Malcolm is soon killed leaving William orphaned. He goes to live with his uncle Argyle shortly after the funeral. His uncle is determined to educate William with both intelligence and physical strength. These attributes help to make William a genuine leader.

Answer: William Wallace

Wallace says this to Princess Isabelle upon first meeting with her. She is very curious about what type of personality Wallace possesses. She is very surprised that he not only speaks Latin, but also French (her native language). Isabelle and Wallace develop a very short-lived love affair which results in her pregnancy with Wallace's child.

Answer: Robert the Bruce

After Robert betrays Wallace he develops a great hatred for himself and his father. Wallace does not exact revenge upon Robert as he does Mornay and Lochlan. Robert will become the King of Scotland and it is apparent that Wallace still holds some trust for him and the future. Robert is the only noble with whom Wallace feels friendship since, even after his betrayal at Falkirk, Robert saves Wallace from being captured by British soldiers.

It is finally at the hands of Robert's father that Wallace is caught and turned over to Longshanks.

This action leads to Robert disowning his father.

Answer: False

The king is on his deathbed and cannot offer any kind of response other than a dull cough.

With Wallace being made into a martyr, Isabelle at the throne of England and Robert at the throne of Scotland, the freedom of the Scots is won.