MAHADAYA Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya
Vol 5 No 1 (2025): April 2025

Characterization Analysis of the Main Character in the Film Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Anwar, Fadel (Unknown)
Juanda (Unknown)



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Publish Date
22 May 2025

Abstract

In a movie, there are personalities developed by every character. The protagonist in the movie possesses traits that need to captivate the audience's attention. Thus, it is important to outline the attributes of the character's traits. For instance, in the film Hacksaw Ridge, the main character is portrayed with a steadfastness in his beliefs. Desmond Doss’s character engages everyone who views the film, immersing them in the atmosphere and allowing them to experience what the character experiences. The aim of analyzing this main character is to understand the personality or qualities of Desmond Doss. The approach employed in carrying out this research is a qualitative method. The data collected for this study consists of dialogues from the character within the film Hacksaw Ridge. The focus of this study is undoubtedly on the character of the main protagonist himself. From the findings of this study, it is evident that Desmond Doss exhibits commendable traits, including bravery, patience, humor, determination, fairness, humor, and adherence to the Bible. This is illustrated by how the principal character conducts himself and how other characters respond to the main character. Keywords: Film, Character, Main character

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mahadaya

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Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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