Spectators who watched the second and third parts of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie epic remembered forever such a charismatic villain as Devi Jones. A pirate who, by the will of fate, has turned into a monster, is distinguished by cunning, cunning and cruelty. Moreover, he is a victim of unhappy love, which makes the image even more interesting and mysterious. What is known about the antagonist who caused a lot of evil to the protagonists of the movie saga?
Devi Jones: character biography
Little is known about the life of a pirate in those days when he was a man. The character's accent hints that he was born in Scotland, but this is not directly stated. The life of the robber was changed by a fatal meeting with the beautiful goddess Calypso, in whom he fell in love at first sight. Devi Jones also liked the patroness of the sailors, so she gave him immortality. As a payment, the pirate was supposed to send the souls of people who found their death in the sea to the next world.
According to the terms of the contract, a former pirate could only land ashore once a decade. This day was the happiest for him, since he met with his beloved Calypso. But when the goddess did not come to the meeting, Devi Jones decided to betray his chosen one. With his help, pirate barons captured Calypso, placing her soul in the body of an ordinary woman.
A curse
Of course, the angry goddess could not help but take revenge on the treacherous lover. The curse turned the captain who forever captured the ship Flying Dutchman, as well as his entire team into monsters. The appearance of the pirate became terrible. Devi Jones wears a beard, which consists of tentacles. He has no nose; a hole located on his left cheekbone allows the former person to breathe.
Jones's left hand is successfully replaced by a lobster claw; on the right hand, instead of the index finger, there is a long tentacle. The crab leg (right) completes the picture. The creators claim that when developing the appearance of the hero they were inspired by the image of Cthulhu, borrowed from Lovecraft's novels. Of course, some features of the famous captain nicknamed Blackbeard were taken. Interestingly, while talking with Calypso, the pirate looks like an ordinary middle-aged man.
Character
The monster appears before the audience ruthless and merciless. He is cruel not only to enemies, but also to members of his own team. The captain of the “Flying Dutchman” hates it when people do not keep their promises made to him, while he regularly refuses his words.
However, sentimentality and love are also not alien to him. Having surrendered the goddess Calypso to the pirates, he pulled his heart out of his chest to get rid of unbearable suffering. He placed it in a chest, which he then securely hidden. It is the heart of Devi Jones - his weak point. Legend has it that a man who pierced him with a sword will forever replace Jones as commander of the Flying Dutchman.
In his spare hours, the monster captain loves to lock himself in the cabin, enjoying organ music and indulging in sad memories of his lost life and love.
Abilities
What talents does the most charismatic villain of the epic “Pirates of the Caribbean” have? Devi Jones can teleport through walls. "Sea Devil" is also an excellent swordsman, his physical flaws not only do not interfere, but also help him fight people. Jones can leave a “black mark” on the human body, other crew members of the Flying Dutchman are also endowed with this ability. The tag helps you keep track of the movements of the next selected victim.
One cannot but tell about the terrible creature that a former pirate from the depths of the sea knows how to call. We are talking about the kraken - the legendary monster that can destroy the most reliable ships. Among the victims of the kraken is the ship "Black Pearl", which once belonged to Jack Sparrow. A giant squid, falling on ships and dragging their passengers into the sea, was taken by the creators of "Pirates of the Caribbean" from ancient Irish legends.
Movie appearance
Dead Man’s Chest is the second part of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie saga in which viewers first see Jones. In this part, Jack Sparrow learns that the legendary immortal pirate considers him his debtor and intends to demand payment of the debt. Of course, Jack is trying to solve this problem by pulling Elizabeth and Will Turner into his dangerous adventures , breaking the wedding of lovers. In the fight with Jack, the “Sea Devil” manages to sink the “Black Pearl”, but people get to his hidden heart and kidnap him.
The Dead Man’s Chest is not the only part of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie epic in which viewers can admire the immortal pirate. In the third part, called "At World's End", he is also present. The finale turns out to be tragic for the monster, as Jack Sparrow pierces his heart, using the sword held in the hand of the mortally wounded Jones Will Turner. Devi dies; Will succeeds him as commander of the Flying Dutchman.