Louden Swain in Vision Quest

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Louden Swain in *Vision Quest* is the determined high school wrestler who undertakes an intense personal and physical journey to challenge the state’s top champion while navigating coming-of-age struggles.

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Louden Swain in Vision Quest canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
adaptedFrom Vision Quest
surface form: Vision Quest (1979 novel)
age teenager
antagonist Brian Shute
appearsIn Vision Quest
appearsInGenre sports drama film
teen drama film
appearsInWorkType feature film
associatedWith Thompson High School
surface form: Thompson High School wrestling team
basedOn Louden Swain (novel character)
characterArc coming-of-age
conflictType external athletic competition
internal conflict
creator Terry Davis
educationLevel high school
firstAppearance Vision Quest
surface form: Vision Quest (1985 film)
gender male
goal defeat the state’s top wrestling champion
wrestle Brian Shute
medium motion picture
narrativeFunction explores adolescent identity through sport
narrativeRole protagonist
nationality American (fictional)
notableScene final wrestling match against Brian Shute
occupation high school student
portrayedBy Matthew Modine
relationship develops romantic feelings for Carla
setting Spokane, Washington (fictionalized high school environment)
sport wrestling
themeInvolvement coming of age
personal challenge
self-discovery
trainingMethod intense conditioning workouts
weight cutting for wrestling
trait determined
disciplined
intense
undergoes personal transformation
rigorous physical training

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Matthew Modine portrayed Louden Swain in Vision Quest