Any actor would admit that it’s tricky to play roles based on real people. They need to do mountains of research to make sure they’re staying as true to life as possible. Besides, they try to add their own touches to the performance so that their work can be called their own.
American actor Andrew Garfield, 33, faced that dilemma when playing Desmond Doss in the film Hacksaw Ridge. Doss was a US army doctor during World War II who refused to carry a gun because of his beliefs, but saved 75 lives without firing a single shot, His actions made him the first conscientious objector—a person who objects to serving in the armed forces tor moral or conscience reasons—to be presented with the Medal of Honor, the US’s highest honor awarded for personal acts of bravery.
Garfield’s first stage of research was to study as many documentaries (纪录片)of Doss he could get his hands on. But Garfield soon realized that he needed to learn not only the Doss’ outer characteristics, but also “the deepest part of himself”, he said. He traveled to Doss’ hometown. The actor wanted to walk where Doss walked and handle the tools Doss handled , while all the time keeping in mind how the research would affect his performance.
“I don’t think I could have gone too far in terms of getting to know who Doss was,” Garfield said. “But it can’t be an impression of him. That doesn’t interest me. Garfield explains that it’s like the difference between slipping into someone’s clothes and stepping into their skin, Until he goes deep inside a role based on a real person, he doesn’t feel he’s done the work justice. And it ‘s not until he fully understands the character that Garfield feels confident he can do the things asked of the role in the script without hesitation or thought,
24. What makes it difficult for actors to play roles based on real people? A. Mixing the act with their own feelings. B. Resembling the roles in appearance. C. Lifelike performances with personal styles. D. Masses of academic research into the roles.
25. Why was the Medal of Honor awarded to Desmond Doss? A. To recognize his brave actions. B. To attract people to join the army. C. To admit the value of conscience.
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