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Captain John H. Miller John H. Miller, played by Tom hanks in the outstanding Spealburg production Saving Private Ryan, was the captain of the American Army. Miller is truly a complex and mysterious character portrayed by his unwillingness and uneasiness when discussing his past. Before the beginning of the Second World War, Miller was a schoolteacher in his hometown. He often avoided the conversation of his past, maybe because it was too emotionally painful for …

…him, although, this is no excuse. He showed courage toward the end of the film when he killed a German soldier, which disobeyed his commands. This courageous yet inhumanly action won Hopem a sense of honor and courage. Hopem is clearly not a fit enough character for the extremities of war. He displayed many negative characteristics, which in turn caused his lack of acceptance and a negative attitude toward him from members of the team.