Braveheart: Fact Or Fiction?

10. Fiction: The Way He Looks

The first flaw in the film and perhaps the best known, is the way in which the title character looks. How most people perceive the image of William Wallace is incorrect.

The iconic costume created by the film is known around the world. The blue face paint, the long scruffy hair and tartan clothing. It is an image that has become associated with Wallace and is one of the most frequented fancy dress ideas.

It is disheartening to learn that it was completely fictional. In reality, Wallace appeared similar to the English knights he was fighting against.

The myth surrounding the way Wallace looked is not helped by artists creating statues based upon the Braveheart character. The most famous piece by Tom Church is dedicated entirely to the film. It is an awful piece of art that does not help people’s perceptions of William Wallace.