Titanic: Each Main Character’s First & Last Line

James Cameron brought the tragic story of the RMS Titanic to life in 1997, and all these years later, it is still regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time. His adaptation saw the creation of many iconic characters which paved the way for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to soar to stardom.
Several people went through vast character development in the movie, and their first and last lines often reflect this. As many characters were on board the ill-fated White Star Line, their final lines are often heartbreaking.

Spicer Lovejoy

Someone like Cal needed someone to do his dirty work, and this person was Spicer Lovejoy. Introduced as Cal’s valet and bodyguard, he is first heard following orders from his boss. When Cal is told that he needs to take his luggage to a different entrance, Cal hands the problem over to Lovejoy to deal with.

In a rage, Cal begins shooting at Jack and Rose and Lovejoy follows him. After losing the pair and laughing about it, Lovejoy asks him what he could be laughing at when he has just lost them but also as they’re currently on a sinking ship.

Bruce Ismay

Bruce Ismay is introduced as the managing director of the White Star Line and was a Titanic character based on a real person. He is first heard praising the ship over the fact it’s the largest ship ever built.

After successfully helping several passengers into lifeboats, Mr. Ismay is heard trying to display some hope in a tragic situation. Realizing what’s going on around him, he then decides to get on the lifeboat himself. This was seen as a cowardly act as he was partly at fault for the ship hitting the iceberg.

Captain Edward Smith

As the Titanic embarks on its maiden voyage, it is clear that Edward Smith is the ship’s captain. He is first heard telling Mr. Murdoch to increase the ship’s speed as they are now heading out to the open ocean.
Distraught at knowing that his ship will sink, Captain Smith became unresponsive when people came to him for help, including a woman and her infant child. When an officer suggests that women and children should be allowed into the boats first, he is so saddened that he can just about agree.

Thomas Andrews

Introduced to his fellow first-class passengers as the designer of the Titanic, Mr. Andrews’ kind and modest nature was evident through his first line. Despite being the managing director, he gives Bruce Ismay the credit. His first line comes when seated with Rose and her family as they discuss the magnificence of the ship.
Prepared to go down with the ship he built, Mr. Andrews is last heard giving his good luck to Rose. Mr. Andrews’s death was something the James Cameron movie got right as the real-life figure chose to help people instead of saving himself.

Margaret “Molly” Brown

The difference between Molly and the other first-class women is displayed instantly when she is first seen carrying her bags. Not prepared to wait for someone to assist her, Molly willingly carried them herself.

Molly’s last line is a true testament to her character. Although she is safe and secure in a lifeboat, she can hear thousands of passengers screaming wants to help. Recognizing that the lifeboats are nowhere near full, Molly tries to convince her fellow passengers to try and save lives as they have the room.

Brock Lovett

Whilst exploring the Titanic wreckage, Brock explains that the ship should be in vision in 13 meters. Having spent 3 years searching for the Heart of the Ocean, Brock is introduced at the beginning of the movie believing he has finally found it within the wreck.

A drastic change is displayed through Brock’s final line compared to his first. Having previously had no interest in the tragedy that took place on the Titanic, Brock finally understands the devastation that thousands lived through. He demonstrates raw emotion in response to Rose’s story and realizes there is more to life than money.