Film ComparisonFilm Comparison

byJordon Kampfer

byJordon Kampfer

Epic hero and traitsEpic hero and traits

In Pirates of the Caribbean, Will Turner is the hero

Brave Loyal Strong hearted

In the lord of the rings Frodo is the hero because he is the only one that can destroy the ring without it taking over him

Brave Strong Never gives up Loyal to his guides

In Pirates of the Caribbean, Will Turner is the hero

Brave Loyal Strong hearted

In the lord of the rings Frodo is the hero because he is the only one that can destroy the ring without it taking over him

Brave Strong Never gives up Loyal to his guides

Sub Heroes and GuidesSub Heroes and GuidesThe lord of the rings Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin)- Sam is

Frodo’s most loyal friend who sticks by his side till the very end

Legolas Greenleaf(Orlando Bloom)- Legolas is the brave Elf willing to protect Frodo is it means saving his people to

Pippin and Merry- They start off as just followers along for the journey and end up fighting for their lives and fighting for Frodo

Aragorn- A man that lived with the elves that guides the way for Frodo. He is the main leader and he is fit for king.

Gimli- the dwarf that cracks jokes and doesn’t take anything from anyone. He may be small but he is willing and brave enough to fight and help Frodo

Gandalf- the wise old wizard that has been by Frodo’s side from the beginning

The lord of the rings Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin)- Sam is

Frodo’s most loyal friend who sticks by his side till the very end

Legolas Greenleaf(Orlando Bloom)- Legolas is the brave Elf willing to protect Frodo is it means saving his people to

Pippin and Merry- They start off as just followers along for the journey and end up fighting for their lives and fighting for Frodo

Aragorn- A man that lived with the elves that guides the way for Frodo. He is the main leader and he is fit for king.

Gimli- the dwarf that cracks jokes and doesn’t take anything from anyone. He may be small but he is willing and brave enough to fight and help Frodo

Gandalf- the wise old wizard that has been by Frodo’s side from the beginning

Pirates of the Caribbean Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley)- she is

the young girl that saves a boy from being killed not knowing that several years later she would fall in love with him and stand by his side and keep him from being killed because of his father being a pirate

Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)- jack is the very greedy and stubborn pirate that cares more about his ship and rum than anything else so he does what ever it takes to get what he wants by making deals with the enemy

Commodor James Norrington (Jack Davinport)- Was once in the service till he went mad and became a raging alcoholic not caring what went on around him until he got his revenge on Jack Sparrow.to get his revenge he lies but also helping Will and Elizabeth.

Pirates of the Caribbean Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley)- she is

the young girl that saves a boy from being killed not knowing that several years later she would fall in love with him and stand by his side and keep him from being killed because of his father being a pirate

Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)- jack is the very greedy and stubborn pirate that cares more about his ship and rum than anything else so he does what ever it takes to get what he wants by making deals with the enemy

Commodor James Norrington (Jack Davinport)- Was once in the service till he went mad and became a raging alcoholic not caring what went on around him until he got his revenge on Jack Sparrow.to get his revenge he lies but also helping Will and Elizabeth.

Heroes MissionHeroes MissionWilliam Turner Will is on a mission to save Elizabeth when

she is taken by the pirates and later finds out that Captain Barbossa and his crew were really looking for him instead. Will doesn’t find out till later that they need his blood because he shares the blood with a pirate.

Frodo Baggins Frodo is a little hobbit in the shire

celebrating his uncles birthday when he all of a sudden disappears. Frodo learns that his uncle has left the shire and given him a ring. Gandalf then tells Frodo that he is to leave and why. Not knowing what is to become of this journey and how it will end but knowing that he is to destroy the ring to save their world from going dark forever.

William Turner Will is on a mission to save Elizabeth when

she is taken by the pirates and later finds out that Captain Barbossa and his crew were really looking for him instead. Will doesn’t find out till later that they need his blood because he shares the blood with a pirate.

Frodo Baggins Frodo is a little hobbit in the shire

celebrating his uncles birthday when he all of a sudden disappears. Frodo learns that his uncle has left the shire and given him a ring. Gandalf then tells Frodo that he is to leave and why. Not knowing what is to become of this journey and how it will end but knowing that he is to destroy the ring to save their world from going dark forever.

SettingsSettings Pirates of the

Caribbean- Port Royal, Jamaica

The lord of the Rings- Middle Earth

Pirates of the Caribbean- Port Royal, Jamaica

The lord of the Rings- Middle Earth

CourageCourage The lord of the rings- courage is

played out through the entire movie. The fellowship is a bunch of characters that have tons of courage and bravery. Courage shows in each character when they are willing to fight against Saurons armies. Merry and pippin show courage to fight knowing that they are little hobbits and don’t have a lot of advantage against the Orcs.

The Pirates of the Caribbean- In the Pirates of the Caribbean courage comes into play with Will, Elizabeth and many other characters. Will shows courage when he fights to get Elizabeth back. Knowing that his father is a pirate he still fights and faces his fear of becoming a pirate himself.

The lord of the rings- courage is played out through the entire movie. The fellowship is a bunch of characters that have tons of courage and bravery. Courage shows in each character when they are willing to fight against Saurons armies. Merry and pippin show courage to fight knowing that they are little hobbits and don’t have a lot of advantage against the Orcs.

The Pirates of the Caribbean- In the Pirates of the Caribbean courage comes into play with Will, Elizabeth and many other characters. Will shows courage when he fights to get Elizabeth back. Knowing that his father is a pirate he still fights and faces his fear of becoming a pirate himself.

GuidesGuides The Lord of The Rings-

Gandolf, Sam, Boromir, Legolas, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn and Gimli

The Pirates of The Caribbean- Jack sparrow, Barbossa, Elizabeth, Gibbs and Norrington

The Lord of The Rings- Gandolf, Sam, Boromir, Legolas, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn and Gimli

The Pirates of The Caribbean- Jack sparrow, Barbossa, Elizabeth, Gibbs and Norrington

Supernatural ForcesSupernatural Forces

The Lord of the Rings- The ring, elves, orcs, hobbits, dwarfs and wizards

The Pirates of the Caribbean- “the curse of the black pearl”, the Flying Dutchman, Davy Jones and his crew

The Lord of the Rings- The ring, elves, orcs, hobbits, dwarfs and wizards

The Pirates of the Caribbean- “the curse of the black pearl”, the Flying Dutchman, Davy Jones and his crew

ParallelsParallels

Legolas (Orlando Bloom) Fights for his land and his

people Strong willed Brave Willing to do what it takes to

help Frodo destroy the ringWilliam Turner (Orlando

Bloom) Strong willed Brave Loyal Willing to do what it takes to

free Elizabeth and his father

Legolas (Orlando Bloom) Fights for his land and his

people Strong willed Brave Willing to do what it takes to

help Frodo destroy the ringWilliam Turner (Orlando

Bloom) Strong willed Brave Loyal Willing to do what it takes to

free Elizabeth and his father

Theme/ MessageTheme/ Message

POTC- To fight for the one that you love no matter what it takes. You may have to lie and cheat your way out of situations to get to the end. You may have to become friends with the enemy.

LOTR- To fight for the land that you live on and the people that you love and share your lives with everyday. Fight for others no matter the size, shape, race and religion.

POTC- To fight for the one that you love no matter what it takes. You may have to lie and cheat your way out of situations to get to the end. You may have to become friends with the enemy.

LOTR- To fight for the land that you live on and the people that you love and share your lives with everyday. Fight for others no matter the size, shape, race and religion.