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#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] Ares reveals in the final act that Diana is the daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta.

[2] Ares destroys the sword and tells Diana she is the weapon (the Godkiller).

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

[4] Steve gives Diana the surname 'Prince' and calls her his secretary to explain her presence.

[5] Sir Patrick Morgan reveals himself to be Ares in the film's climax.

[6] Ares explains he whispers ideas (like the gas formula) but humans choose to use them.

[7] Ludendorff and Maru develop a hydrogen-based gas to bypass masks.

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

[9] Director Patty Jenkins confirmed in interviews that Maru's scars are from self-inflicted testing.

[10] Sameer tells Diana he wanted to be an actor but was rejected due to his skin color.

[11] Charlie suffers from nightmares and cannot shoot due to PTSD.

[12] Chief openly tells Diana about the history between his people and Steve's people; he does not hide it from her, and Steve is present during the conversation (though walking ahead). His true secret is his identity as the demi-god Napi.

[13] Hippolyta tries to keep Diana on the island to protect her from the truth of war and Ares.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

High

Chief's True Identity (Napi)

The summary misses the major Easter egg/secret that Chief introduces himself to Diana in Blackfoot as 'Napi', a demi-god/trickster figure, which is a secret kept from the other characters who don't speak the language.

Medium

Antiope's Secret Training

The summary omits that Antiope trained Diana in secret for years against Queen Hippolyta's direct orders, a major plot point in the first act.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who is Napi in Wonder Woman 2017?

#02 Did Steve Trevor know Chief was a demi-god?

#03 Why did Antiope train Diana in secret?

#S SOURCES

dccomicsnews.com screenrant.com wikipedia.org fandom.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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In Wonder Woman (2017), the characters keep several pivotal secrets. Diana is unaware that she is the biological daughter of Zeus and is herself the 'Godkiller' weapon, a truth Hippolyta hides to protect her from Ares. Sir Patrick Morgan conceals his true identity as Ares, the God of War. Steve Trevor initially hides his spy status from the Germans and later creates the 'Diana Prince' cover for Diana. Chief (Napi) reveals to Diana (in Blackfoot) that he is a demi-god, a secret kept from the rest of the team, while also voicing his resentment of 'Steve's people' for colonization. Antiope secretly trains Diana in combat against Hippolyta's orders. Dr. Maru hides facial disfigurement resulting from self-inflicted poison testing.

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