Diving Back into the Intensity of 'First Blood'

An open book page from David Morrell's 'First Blood' with highlighted text showing the author's original concept for the Rambo character. The highlighted text explains that the protagonist was intended to be a decorated Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD who would become a hippie, representing the disaffected, while Rambo was meant to contrast with an establishment figure. The text is from the author's own writing, describing his creative process.

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