Captain John Miller

             The character Captain John Miller in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" played by Tom Hanks represents the ideal soldier in a time of great despair. He shows courage and bravery throughout every scene. His troops will not disagree with him because of the respect he has for his authority; thus they have the utmost respect for him. Captain Miller shows many attributes of being the right person for the job in the search for Private Ryan. This mission has his men in complete turmoil and he handles everything so calmly and respectively. Not any regular person could have accomplished what he did. Captain Miller's leadership qualities bind his characteristics together and make him strong in every way that a war hero should be. Captain John Miller is not just a great soldier but this character is also a great man.
             Carrying out a mission like the one in "Saving Private Ryan" requires a leader of the highest mental capacity. Not only does this mission require a leader with a strong will but one that is going to do everything in his power to complete the mission. Captain John Miller proves himself to be courageous and brave in the opening scene of the movie. While on Omaha Beach, Miller is shown going in and out of shock, yet he never folds and quits. This part of the movie lets the viewer know that Miller is a brave and smart soldier.
             Captain Miller receives direct orders from the top of the Army to carry out a search for Private Ryan because he has lost three brothers in the war already. Miller, being the ideal soldier, takes these orders with a positive attitude and intends to carry them out. Miller does everything like he is supposed to while on this unlikely mission. His troops, knowing the awkward mission they have ahead of them are not thrilled about the orders but respect them because their leader is doing what he has to do. Having a captain such as Miller, who possesses great leadership qualities, the troops feel more ...

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