![]() Pay-off #3: The magic coin that Elizabeth stole is needed to break the curse. Pay-off #2: Jack reveals that he knew Will’s father, who was a pirate also named “William Turner.”įailure/Ramifications: Jack and Will do not beat the pirates to the island. Introduce Subplot: Will learns that Barabossa and Jack had a past. New Subplot Obstacle: Will promises a ship to the crew. Obstacle Solution: They steal a naval ship, and get a crew at a famous pirate port. New Second Act Obstacles: Jack reveals that they are racing Barabossa to a magical island where the curse will be broken, and they will kill Elizabeth there, and they will need a ship and crew.Īction Block #3: Will and Jack capture a naval ship by themselves. Barabossa admonishes Elizabeth to start believing in ghost stories, because “You’re in one.” The moonlight reveals them as skeletal remains. Raise the Stakes:Barabossa and his crew are suffering from a curse, which makes them immortal, yet unable to live. She tries to stab him, yet he doesn’t die. She resolves to escape.įailure/Ramifications:When Barabossa invites her to dinner in his cabin, she is compelled to attend. Raise the Stakes:The Navy will not listen to Will’s pleas to do something drastic to save Elizabeth, so he is forced to free Jack from jail and begin his journey toward piracy.įirst Second Act Obstacles:Elizabeth finds the crew and her situation repulsive. Plant #2: Elizabeth lies about her name, giving it as Elizabeth “Turner.” Around the same time, Jack agrees to help Will when he learns his name is “Turner.” Introduce Antagonist #2 (Nemesis): Captain Barabossa, the mutinous captain of the Black Pearl who makes a deal with Elizabeth.Įstablish Second Act Tension: Though he agrees to stop attacking the town, Barabossa takes Elizabeth captive. * The Lock-In (Plot Point #2): Elizabeth calls for “parlay” after being discovered and is taken captive to the Pirate Ship. Predicament Obstacle: Jack is taken to jail.Īction Block #2: The cursed pirates siege the port, searching for the coin and its bearer. Predicament Solution:Jack is knocked out by the owner of the shop.Īction Block #1: Jack and Will cross swords in the blacksmith shop, only to discover they are equals. ![]() Predicament Obstacle: Jack wants to escape from his shackles and finds a blacksmith shop where Will works. Supporting Character Objective:Jack wants to find his ship: the Black Pearl. Protagonist’s Objective:Elizabeth is concerned about the safety of her family and home.
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