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The Princess Bride

Probably Unanswerable Questions

The main questions concern Westley waiting until Buttercup is captured to return, Buttercup failing to recognize him, and whether “iocane” is a cocaine joke.

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  • Westley’s long absence and decision to return only after Buttercup is endangered are questioned.
  • Buttercup’s inability to recognize Wesley through a simple disguise is called ridiculous but consistent with fairy-tale convention.
  • The name “iocane powder” prompts an unresolved question about a cocaine joke.