Question

What is Miracle Max struggling to accept in The Princess Bride, and what is a similar situation in which another character from The Princess Bride experienced a similar struggle?

a) Miracle Max is struggling to accept the death of a loved one, similar to Westley's predicament.
b) Miracle Max is grappling with a lost career opportunity, similar to Inigo Montoya's quest for vengeance.
c) Miracle Max is having trouble accepting his old age, similar to Buttercup's forced marriage.
d) Miracle Max is struggling with a lack of magical powers, similar to Vizzini's overconfidence.

Answer 1

Miracle Max is struggling to accept the death of a loved one, similar to Westley's predicament.

Step-by-step explanation:

Miracle Max in The Princess Bride is struggling to accept the death of a loved one. When his wife, Valerie, is killed by the Prince's men, Max is devastated and refuses to accept her death until he is convinced by Inigo Montoya and Fezzik to help revive Westley. Similarly, Westley also experiences a struggle with accepting his own near-death experience and the loss of his identity as the Dread Pirate Roberts.