In John Grohol's article, he found that "researchers propose that those who are viewed as disadvantaged arouse people’s sense of fairness and justice — important principles to most people." Due to the fact that it is human nature to see fairness in a level playing field, people automatically connect to and feel sympathetic towards those who suffer from unfairness. Researchers also found that "people tend to believe that underdogs put forth more effort than top-dogs," meaning that even though these underdogs are well-aware that they are disadvantaged, they still strive toward their goals. We believe, and invest in, the protagonist's mission.
These elements of rooting for the underdog are predominant in Braveheart. Sir William Wallace suffered personal tragedy when the English governor slit his wife's throat in front of the whole village. Audiences, then, view Wallace's quest to be in the name of love. Additionally, the Scottish were highly outnumbered by their English foes, thereby showing viewers that those men were willing to die for their freedom. We, as a society, believe in freedom and democracy, thus strengthening our faith in these underdogs. Video credit to CheGuevaraAdi
The King's Speech also appeals to our desire to root for those who are disadvantaged. King George VI's nervous stutter is something that he cannot control and just as it frustrates him, his struggle frustrates his audiences as well. Viewers find themselves hoping that he can learn to overcome his vocal handicap so that he can become the respected king that he deserves to be. The following movie trailer demonstrates how pathos is effectively used so that viewers can connect with King George VI's character, in just a short amount of time. Video credit to Clevver Movies
These elements of rooting for the underdog are predominant in Braveheart. Sir William Wallace suffered personal tragedy when the English governor slit his wife's throat in front of the whole village. Audiences, then, view Wallace's quest to be in the name of love. Additionally, the Scottish were highly outnumbered by their English foes, thereby showing viewers that those men were willing to die for their freedom. We, as a society, believe in freedom and democracy, thus strengthening our faith in these underdogs. Video credit to CheGuevaraAdi
The King's Speech also appeals to our desire to root for those who are disadvantaged. King George VI's nervous stutter is something that he cannot control and just as it frustrates him, his struggle frustrates his audiences as well. Viewers find themselves hoping that he can learn to overcome his vocal handicap so that he can become the respected king that he deserves to be. The following movie trailer demonstrates how pathos is effectively used so that viewers can connect with King George VI's character, in just a short amount of time. Video credit to Clevver Movies
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