INT. JOCK’S PLANE – DUSK
Indy relaxes and lies across the seat, a big smile on his face. One hand drops to the floor of the cabin and Indy jumps, hitting his head. On the floor of the cabin is a
huge boa constrictor. Indy tries to get his whole body onto the seat. Jock sees what’s happening.
JOCK
Don’t mind him. That’s Reggie. Wouldn’t hurt a soul.
INDY
I can’t stand snakes.
JOCK
The world’s full of them, you know.
INDY
I hate them.
JOCK
Come on now, Sport. Show a little of the old backbone.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (directed by Stephen Spielberg, screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan) was shot by Oscar-winning cameraman Garrett Brown, (inventor of the Steadicam), and who is receiving the Vision Award at the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival.
Seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark again — most recently at the pre-festival outdoor screening at the 8,000-seat Piazza Grande at the Locarno International Film Festival, I was reminded about the strength of this iconic protagonist who has launched sequel after sequel. Indy has weaknesses and vulnerabilities – all of which make him an identifiable protagonist for the audience.
In the chapter entitled ‘Your Unforgettable Characters Come Alive’ in my book Savvy Characters Sell Screenplays! I write:
Characters must be complex, fully defined, multifaceted, and distinct. Readers must understand who your characters are, their motivations, behaviors, needs and goals, and feel empathy for them.
To read more…
http://thescriptlab.com/features/screenwriting-101/2795-indiana-jones-and-the-powerful-protagonist