Steven Spielberg with Harrison Ford and Karen Allen on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Indiana Jones is modeled after the strong-jawed heroes of the matinée serials and pulp magazines that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg enjoyed in their childhoods.
Particularly notable facets of the character include his iconic look (bullwhip, fedora, and leather jacket), sense of humor, deep knowledge of many ancient civilizations and languages, and fear of snakes.
"Indy is a fallible character. He makes mistakes and gets hurt," says Spielberg. "That's the other thing people like: He's a real character, not a character with superpowers. I mean, Indiana Jones is not a perfect hero, and his imperfections, I think, make the audience feel that, with a little more exercise and a little more courage, they could be just like him." For these reasons, I think the character of Indiana Jones is relatable to viewers and I wanted to incorporate these traits into my own character.
Particularly notable facets of the character include his iconic look (bullwhip, fedora, and leather jacket), sense of humor, deep knowledge of many ancient civilizations and languages, and fear of snakes.
"Indy is a fallible character. He makes mistakes and gets hurt," says Spielberg. "That's the other thing people like: He's a real character, not a character with superpowers. I mean, Indiana Jones is not a perfect hero, and his imperfections, I think, make the audience feel that, with a little more exercise and a little more courage, they could be just like him." For these reasons, I think the character of Indiana Jones is relatable to viewers and I wanted to incorporate these traits into my own character.
