Eccentric pirate captain seeking freedom and treasure, known for cunning and unpredictable tactics.
Their unpaid bargain and the threat of the Kraken drive Jack's central survival struggle.
Jack previously bargained with Jones to raise the Black Pearl and failed to repay the debt, leaving Jones to pursue him.
Bootstrap Bill delivers the supernatural warning that launches Jack's immediate crisis.
Bootstrap Bill visits Jack aboard the Black Pearl, marks him with the Black Spot, and reminds him of his debt to Jones.
They repeatedly cooperate while pursuing incompatible personal goals.
Will helps Jack and his crew escape from cannibals, then agrees to find Davy Jones's key in exchange for Jack's compass.
Elizabeth cooperates with Jack while remaining wary of his manipulation.
Elizabeth travels to Tortuga, finds Jack, and uses his compass to help locate Davy Jones's chest.
Tia Dalma provides essential supernatural knowledge for Jack's search.
Jack visits Tia Dalma, who helps him find the Dead Man's Chest.
Beckett seeks to exploit Jack while advancing the East India Trading Company's anti-piracy campaign.
Beckett charges Will and Elizabeth with aiding Jack's escape and later uses Jack's Letters of Marque as leverage.
Norrington's rivalry with Jack is tied to his lost career and attempted restoration.
Norrington lost the HMS Dauntless while pursuing Jack and later competes with him for Davy Jones's heart.
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