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Optimus Prime

Transformers is an American science fiction crime that was developed in the year 2007 and features several videos that try to prove the presence of transformers on Earth. Optimus prime is a character in the film who is noble and believes in the freedom of every sentient being. He has failed severally in his incarnations but always came back in the Autobots’ at the darkest hour. The character is a classical hero due to various aspects. He is royal birth and is forced into his role as the eternal father figure and hero of the Autobots. He always shows up during the most tragic moments the Autobots are experiencing and saves them. Optimus Prime fights with all he has got because the fight is not just for him but for the current Autobots and the future generation of Autobots.

The film was Directed by Michael Bay and describes the two groups of the robotic alien race that land on earth with an aim of recovering the All spark. Optimus Prime is the main character in the film and acts as a political, military and spiritual leader for the Autobots. Prime is a tough, brave soldier because he is fighting a war which is millions of years old. Prime is an ambassador for peace and will opt to end a conflict without war if the option is available. Prime left his home which was planet of Cybertown and crashed on earth soon after the Matrix became part of him. He never expected to leave his home, but he did not have a choice after a technologically semi-mystical object was handed over to hm. He decided to embrace the Matrix and became a very good leader for the Autobots. The hero learns in the end that he was born to lead the Autobots and should ensure he effectively lead them in all aspects including morally and spiritually. The lesson makes him a hero because he accepts the responsibility that is upon him and does his level best to perform it.

A classical hero is a noble character just like Optimus Prime who portrays fine personal qualities such as his urge to solve conflicts peacefully. This is demonstrated when Prime spares Megatron’s life and decides to solve their conflict peacefully. ‘’We were once a peaceful race of intelligent beings, ‘’ prime indicates. By using the words, the hero demonstrates that he is driven by the same forces that drive a classical hero who should portray good personal qualities. According to Facione, the hero is motivated by the need of ensuring that the autobots live peacefully with no fear of war (Facione 42). The hero says “that you leaders say is true: this was all my fault. I told them to trust and I was wrong.” He utters the words while talking to Sam Witwicky and takes responsibility for leading the Autobots to trust the wrong person. This demonstrates his urge for the Autobots to live peacefully and have a better future.

A classical hero must perform extraordinary feats. Optimus Prime on several occasions appeared just on time to save the Autobots from being defeated in a war. He says, “I've wondered what might have been, if you had fought the ultimate battle instead of me.” The words portray that Prime was ready to give up his life and fight for the sake of the Autobots. According to Sinha the hero is motivated by the need to ensure that the Autobots are safe (Sinha 123). The hero says, “We will kill them all! Your leaders will now understand: Decepticons will never leave your planet alone. And we needed them to believe we had gone. For today, in the name of freedom, we take the battle to them!” This further shows how ready he is to win the war and ensure the Aubots are safe.

Optimus Prime is a classical hero who seeks to solve various conflicts through peaceful means. He leads the Autobots morally and spiritually and aims at ensuring the Autobots are safe. He performs extraordinary feats when he saves the Autobots several times in war. He does not only fight for the honor of his own but of the community.

Works cited

Facione, P. A., & Gittens, C. A. (2015). Mapping Decisions and Arguments. Inquiry: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines, 30(2), 17-53.

Sinha, D. (2015). Spruce Up the Service. In India Reloaded (pp. 119-135). Palgrave Macmillan, London.