Protagonist

Character Role Analysis

Rose

This is Rose's story from beginning to end. Her journey from "poor little rich girl" to tradition-bucking free spirit drives the whole movie. Sure, the ship kind of steals the show, but her growth and triumph bring heart and hope to the whole proceedings…and since we know the ship will sink, the movie's real suspense revolves around whether she really will ever be able to break free from her wretched fiancé and mother.