PotC analysis
Pirates of the Carribean
Setup:
The H.M.S. Dauntless emerges from the fog introducing a young Elizabeth Swann who encounters a boy drifting on wood beside the ship. When the unconscious boy is brought aboard the vessel, this is when Elizabeth notices a medallion on him and pockets the item.
Inciting Incident:
Elizabeth Swann cannot breathe during her wedding ceremony to Norrington, she then slips over the cliff and seeing it unfold from the docks Jack Sparrow dives into the water to save her after which Jack is taken prisoner by Commodore Norrington.
Act one plot point:
The Black Pearl invades and destroys most of Port Royal in search of the medallion. Elizabeth Swann is caught by Pintel and a smoldering pirate when she pleads parlay. The pirates have to honor code so they kidnap Elizabeth.
Mid-point:
Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann are stranded on a small island in the middle of nowhere, when she finally finds out what Jack really did while stranded on the island for the first time.
Act two plot point:
The H.M.S. Approaches Isla de Muarta but shortly after that the black pearl also approaches and the Commodores ship. A battle between the crew of the Black Pearl and the Royal Navy breakout.
Climax:
A sword fight between Barbossa and Jack ensues when finally Jack fools Barbossa then shoots him when the last of the Aztec gold is returned, lifting the curse.
Resolution:
Will Turner is on trial from his previous acts of piracy when Jack and his crew have escaped causing a bit of ruckus, in this moment of chaos Will and Elizabeth take their leave.
