Originally Posted by
Duncan D'Sorderlee
For what it's worth, I think that the inclusion of the dog is almost irrelevant.
I disagree. The dog is an essential part of Britishness at the time. It is a good old-fashioned British movie with no love interest. The dog is a good substitute.
The dog was tragically killed, immediately before the raid yet Gibson was able to put his feelings aside and concentrate on the job. Callous, unfeeling, or simply an inspiring example of leadership that winning the battle came first?
The dog allows various levels of allegory; its name is an historical fact but other than that irrelevant.
Digressing slightly, one our sqn we had a chap called Woody. My son in law has a dog called Woody. Will woody become a non-word in due course?