Donkey
Donkey is listed as Sidekick. A talkative, optimistic, and loyal donkey. In the parsed data, Donkey is connected to 22 scenes, 60 dialogue lines, 73 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
22 scenes / 60 dialogue lines25Scenes
9Characters
48Pages
8Dialogue samples
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Shrek Save the Cat analysis
Shrekâs solitary life is disrupted when fairy-tale creatures invade his swamp, prompting him to embark on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for Lord Farquaad.
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Shrek
Shrek is listed as Protagonist. A large, green, solitary ogre who values his privacy. In the parsed data, Shrek is connected to 21 scenes, 94 dialogue lines, 118 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 94 dialogue linesPrincess Fiona
Princess Fiona is listed as Love Interest. A princess under a spell that turns her into an ogre at night. In the parsed data, Princess Fiona is connected to 12 scenes, 51 dialogue lines, 55 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
12 scenes / 51 dialogue linesLord Farquaad
Lord Farquaad is listed as Antagonist. The short, ambitious, and cruel ruler of DuLoc. In the parsed data, Lord Farquaad is connected to 6 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
6 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMagic Mirror
Magic Mirror is listed as Informant. A magical mirror that provides information to Farquaad. In the parsed data, Magic Mirror is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPinocchio
Pinocchio is listed as Fairy Tale Creature. A wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. In the parsed data, Pinocchio is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDragon
Dragon is listed as Guardian. A giant dragon guarding the keep, later becomes Donkey's partner. In the parsed data, Dragon is connected to 2 scenes, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man is listed as Fairy Tale Creature. A sentient gingerbread cookie. In the parsed data, Gingerbread Man is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRobin Hood
Robin Hood is listed as Supporting. A self-proclaimed hero who steals from the rich. In the parsed data, Robin Hood is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. NEAR SHREK'S HOME - NIGHT
Villagers attempt to confront Shrek, but he scares them away. He finds a 'Wanted' poster for fairy tale creatures.
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2. EXT. FAIRY TALE CREATURE COLLECTION POINT - DAY
Fairy tale creatures are being rounded up. Donkey is captured, accidentally gains the ability to fly, and escapes.
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3. EXT. SWAMP PATH - DAY
Donkey runs into Shrek while fleeing the guards. Shrek scares the guards away.
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4. EXT. SHREK'S COTTAGE - DAY
Shrek and Donkey arrive at Shrek's home. Donkey convinces Shrek to let him stay for one night.
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5. INT. SHREK'S COTTAGE - NIGHT
Fairy tale creatures invade Shrek's home. Shrek discovers they were evicted by Lord Farquaad.
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6. INT. DULOC KITCHEN - DAY
Lord Farquaad interrogates the Gingerbread Man and acquires the Magic Mirror.
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7. EXT. DULOC - DAY
Shrek and Donkey arrive at DuLoc and enter the tournament arena.
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8. EXT. Tournament Grounds - DAY
Farquaad announces the quest to rescue Fiona, Shrek is identified as an ogre, and a fight ensues.
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9. EXT. Field - DAY
Shrek and Donkey discuss the quest and the nature of ogres.
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10. EXT. Dragon's Keep - DAY
Shrek and Donkey arrive at the volcano keep and cross the bridge.
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11. INT. Castle - DAY
Shrek and Donkey search for the princess while avoiding the dragon.
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12. EXT. Volcano Hill - DAY
The group escapes the dragon and Fiona discovers Shrek is an ogre.
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13. EXT. Woods - DAY
The group travels toward DuLoc.
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14. EXT. Forest - DAY
Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona discuss Lord Farquaad and the journey to DuLoc.
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15. EXT. Mountain Cliff - DAY
Shrek finds a cave for Fiona to sleep in.
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16. EXT. Campfire - NIGHT
Shrek and Donkey talk about the stars and Shrek's desire for isolation.
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17. INT. Farquaad's Bedroom - NIGHT
Farquaad watches Fiona in the Magic Mirror.
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18. EXT. Forest - MORNING
Fiona makes breakfast for Shrek and Donkey.
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19. EXT. Forest Path - DAY
Robin Hood attacks the group and Fiona fights back.
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20. EXT. Windmill - SUNSET
The group arrives near DuLoc and Fiona hides inside the windmill.
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21. INT. Windmill - NIGHT
Donkey discovers Fiona's secret.
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22. INT. Windmill - NIGHT
Fiona and Donkey discuss her curse and her feelings for Shrek while Shrek listens from outside.
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23. EXT. Windmill - MORNING
Shrek confronts Fiona and Farquaad arrives to take her away.
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24. EXT. Shrek's Home - DAY
Shrek and Donkey argue about their friendship and the swamp.
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25. INT. DuLoc Church - DAY
Shrek interrupts the wedding and Fiona reveals her true form.
Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad, Dragon
Dialogue examples
Slow down. Slow down, baby, please. I believe it's healthy to get to know someone over a long period of time. Just call me old-fashioned. I don't want to rush into a physical relationship. I'm not emotionally ready for a commitment of, uh, this - - Magnitude really is the word I'm looking for. Magnitude- - Hey, that is unwanted physical contact. Hey, what are you doing? Okay, okay. Let's just back up a little and take this one step at a time. We really should get to know each other first as friends or pen pals. I'm on the road a lot, but I just love receiving cards - - I'd really love to stay, but - - Don't do that! That's my tail! That's my personal tail. You're gonna tear it off. I don't give permission - - What are you gonna do with that? Hey, now. No way. No! No! No, no! No. No, no, no. No! Oh!
That champion shall have the honor - - no, no - - the privilege to go forth and rescue the lovely Princess Fiona from the fiery keep of the dragon. If for any reason the winner is unsuccessful, the first runner-up will take his place and so on and so forth. Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. Let the tournament begin! Oh! What is that? It's hideous!
I can't just marry whoever I want. Take a good look at me, Donkey. I mean, really, who can ever love a beast so hideous and ugly? "Princess" and "ugly" don't go together. That's why I can't stay here with Shrek.
Oh, I know what. Maybe I could have decapitated an entire village and put their heads on a pike, gotten a knife, cut open their spleen and drink their fluids. Does that sound good to you?
Be still, mon cherie, for I am you savior! And I am rescuing you from this green... beast.
And, uh, that one, that's Throwback, the only ogre to ever spit over three wheat fields.
I will make this Princess Fiona my queen, and DuLoc will finally have the perfect king!
Oh, yeah! Ah! Ah! Thank you! Thank you very much! I'm here till Thursday. Try the veal!
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