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Chief's Identity as Napi: The character Chief introduces himself to Diana in theomitted-detail Antiope's Secret Training: While Hippolyta keeps secrets from Diana, her sister omitted-action

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Wonder Woman (2017), what secrets are the characters keeping?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In the 2017 film Wonder Woman, secrets and deceptions serve as a central theme, driving both the plot and the moral development of the characters. These secrets range from hidden identities to suppressed trauma and biological origins.

Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)

Her True Origin: For her entire life, Diana is told by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, that she was sculpted from clay and brought to life by Zeus. The secret—revealed by Ares during the final battle—is that she is the biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta.
The "Godkiller": Diana believes the "Godkiller" is a ceremonial sword stored in the high tower of Themyscira. The secret kept from her by the Amazons is that she herself is the Godkiller. The sword is a red herring; only a god can kill another god, and Zeus intended for Diana to be the weapon to eventually destroy Ares.

Steve Trevor

Spy Identity: When he first crashes on Themyscira, Steve is keeping his identity as an Allied spy secret from the Germans. He had infiltrated a German high-command facility disguised as a pilot to steal Dr. Maru’s notebook.
Diana’s Cover Story: Upon arriving in London, Steve invents the alias "Diana Prince" and claims she is his secretary. He keeps her true nature as an Amazonian princess a secret from the British military to prevent her from being institutionalized or exploited.

Sir Patrick Morgan (Ares)

Secret Identity: For the majority of the film, Sir Patrick is portrayed as a peaceful, pro-armistice politician on the British War Council. The ultimate secret is that he is Ares, the God of War.
Methods of Influence: Ares reveals that he has not been "forcing" humans to fight, as Diana believed. Instead, his secret role was providing humans with the ideas and inspiration for destruction (such as the chemical formulas for Dr. Maru) and then watching them choose to act on their own dark impulses.

General Ludendorff and Doctor Poison (Isabel Maru)

The Armistice Betrayal: While the German government is negotiating a peace treaty, Ludendorff and Maru are secretly working to finalize a lethal new gas that can penetrate gas masks. They keep this development hidden from their own superiors, eventually murdering the German High Command to ensure the war continues.
Ludendorff’s Strength: Ludendorff keeps his reliance on a strength-enhancing gas (administered by Maru) secret. It gives him temporary superhuman physical abilities, allowing him to briefly hold his own in a fight against Diana.
Maru’s Disfigurement: Maru hides her face behind a ceramic mask. The secret detail of her backstory (confirmed by director Patty Jenkins) is that she tested her own poisons on herself, resulting in the horrific scarring she hides from the world.

Steve’s Team (Sameer, Charlie, and Chief)

Sameer: He reveals to Diana that he always wanted to be an actor, but because of the color of his skin, he was never given the chance. He keeps his "true self" hidden behind the persona of a multilingual "man of the world."
Charlie: A sharpshooter who hides the fact that he is suffering from severe PTSD (shell shock). He is unable to pull the trigger when the time comes because he is haunted by the people he has already killed, a secret he masks with heavy drinking and outward bravado.
Chief: While he works as a smuggler for profit, he reveals a bitter secret regarding his heritage: he has no side in the war because Steve’s people (the pioneers/colonizers) took everything from his people first. He keeps his resentment of "Man's World" hidden to maintain his partnership with Steve.

Queen Hippolyta

The World of Men: Hippolyta keeps the true depth of human cruelty a secret from Diana for centuries. She tries to prevent Diana from ever leaving Themyscira not just to protect her from Ares, but to protect her from the disillusionment of realizing that humans are not inherently "good" and may not deserve her protection.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Hippolyta tells Diana she was sculpted from clay to hide her true parentage (Zeus).

[2] Ares reveals in the climax that Diana is the daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta.

[3] The sword is a decoy; Diana is the weapon Zeus left to kill Ares.

[4] Steve Trevor is an American pilot working with British Intelligence as a spy.

[5] Steve improvises the name 'Diana Prince' to explain her presence in London.

[6] Sir Patrick Morgan is revealed to be Ares in the film's final act.

[7] Ares claims he only whispers ideas (like the gas formula) but humans choose to use them.

[8] Ludendorff and Maru develop a hydrogen-based gas that renders masks useless.

[9] Ludendorff inhales a gas that gives him temporary super-strength.

[10] Actress Elena Anaya confirmed in interviews that director Patty Jenkins established this backstory.

[11] Sameer tells Diana he wanted to be an actor but was the 'wrong color'.

[12] Charlie suffers from nightmares and freezes in battle due to PTSD.

[13] Chief tells Diana that the last war took everything from his people, and 'his [Steve's] people' were the ones who did it.

[14] Hippolyta tries to shield Diana from the truth that Ares is not solely responsible for human violence.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Chief's Identity as Napi

The character Chief introduces himself to Diana in the Blackfoot language as 'Napi', a trickster demigod. This is a secret kept from the other characters (who don't speak the language) and the general audience (as it is not subtitled), though confirmed by the actor Eugene Brave Rock.

Medium

Antiope's Secret Training

While Hippolyta keeps secrets from Diana, her sister Antiope also keeps a secret *from* Hippolyta by training Diana in combat clandestinely for years.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What does Chief say to Wonder Woman in Blackfoot?

#02 Did Patty Jenkins confirm Dr. Poison's backstory?

#03 Is Chief a demigod in Wonder Woman 2017?

#S SOURCES

wikipedia.org youtube.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In the 2017 film *Wonder Woman*, secrets and deceptions serve as a central theme, driving both the plot and the moral development of the characters. These secrets range from hidden identities to suppressed trauma and biological origins. ### **Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)** * **Her True Origin:** For her entire life, Diana is told by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, that she was sculpted from clay and brought to life by Zeus. The secret—revealed by Ares during the final battle—is that she is the **biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta**. * **The "Godkiller":** Diana believes the "Godkiller" is a ceremonial sword stored in the high tower of Themyscira. The secret kept from her by the Amazons is that **she herself is the Godkiller**. The sword is a red herring; only a god can kill another god, and Zeus intended for Diana to be the weapon to eventually destroy Ares. ### **Steve Trevor** * **Spy Identity:** When he first crashes on Themyscira, Steve is keeping his identity as an **Allied spy** secret from the Germans. He had infiltrated a German high-command facility disguised as a pilot to steal Dr. Maru’s notebook. * **Diana’s Cover Story:** Upon arriving in London, Steve invents the alias **"Diana Prince"** and claims she is his secretary. He keeps her true nature as an Amazonian princess a secret from the British military to prevent her from being institutionalized or exploited. ### **Sir Patrick Morgan (Ares)** * **Secret Identity:** For the majority of the film, Sir Patrick is portrayed as a peaceful, pro-armistice politician on the British War Council. The ultimate secret is that he is **Ares, the God of War**. * **Methods of Influence:** Ares reveals that he has not been "forcing" humans to fight, as Diana believed. Instead, his secret role was providing humans with the **ideas and inspiration** for destruction (such as the chemical formulas for Dr. Maru) and then watching them choose to act on their own dark impulses. ### **General Ludendorff and Doctor Poison (Isabel Maru)** * **The Armistice Betrayal:** While the German government is negotiating a peace treaty, Ludendorff and Maru are secretly working to finalize a **lethal new gas** that can penetrate gas masks. They keep this development hidden from their own superiors, eventually murdering the German High Command to ensure the war continues. * **Ludendorff’s Strength:** Ludendorff keeps his reliance on a **strength-enhancing gas** (administered by Maru) secret. It gives him temporary superhuman physical abilities, allowing him to briefly hold his own in a fight against Diana. * **Maru’s Disfigurement:** Maru hides her face behind a ceramic mask. The secret detail of her backstory (confirmed by director Patty Jenkins) is that she **tested her own poisons on herself**, resulting in the horrific scarring she hides from the world. ### **Steve’s Team (Sameer, Charlie, and Chief)** * **Sameer:** He reveals to Diana that he always wanted to be an **actor**, but because of the color of his skin, he was never given the chance. He keeps his "true self" hidden behind the persona of a multilingual "man of the world." * **Charlie:** A sharpshooter who hides the fact that he is suffering from severe **PTSD (shell shock)**. He is unable to pull the trigger when the time comes because he is haunted by the people he has already killed, a secret he masks with heavy drinking and outward bravado. * **Chief:** While he works as a smuggler for profit, he reveals a bitter secret regarding his heritage: he has no side in the war because **Steve’s people (the pioneers/colonizers)** took everything from his people first. He keeps his resentment of "Man's World" hidden to maintain his partnership with Steve. ### **Queen Hippolyta** * **The World of Men:** Hippolyta keeps the true **depth of human cruelty** a secret from Diana for centuries. She tries to prevent Diana from ever leaving Themyscira not just to protect her from Ares, but to protect her from the disillusionment of realizing that humans are not inherently "good" and may not deserve her protection.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The characters in Wonder Woman (2017) harbor several key secrets. Diana is unknowingly the biological daughter of Zeus and is herself the "Godkiller" weapon, a truth her mother Hippolyta hides to protect her. Steve Trevor initially hides his identity as an Allied spy from the Amazons and later invents the "Diana Prince" alias to hide Diana's nature from London society. Sir Patrick Morgan conceals his true identity as Ares, the God of War, while manipulating the war effort through influence rather than force. General Ludendorff and Dr. Maru secretly develop a gas that penetrates masks, with Maru also hiding facial scars resulting from self-experimentation. Among Steve's team, Sameer hides his dashed acting ambitions, Charlie masks severe PTSD, and Chief (who reveals himself as the demigod Napi in untranslated dialogue) harbors resentment against Steve's people for the colonization of his land.

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