Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean- linking to theories
Gore Verbinski's pirates of the Caribbean links to Propps character role theory. Evidence to support this is that Captain Jack is seen as the hero throughout the film but then in some scenes is seen as the villain because he is being presented as someone who can't be trusted and a coward. In addition when his and Elizabeth's relationship grows he becomes a father figure to her. Elizabeth's is seen as the typical princess of the film and someone who needs to be rescued when the pirates kidnap her. Will Turner is seen as the hero throughout the film because he is the one who in the end ends up saving the  day and rescues Elizabeth.
The film also uses Levi Strauss's binary opposites theory because the audience can clearly see the difference between good and evil. For example the pirates are evil so wear dark clothes which denotes death and violence, in addition good is being represented by Elizabeth wearing light colours which denote innocence. Throughout the film the audience slowly sees a change in roles between the two sides.
Todorous equilibrium theory is also seen in Pirates of the Caribbean. The equilibrium is seen when the two different life styles are seen at the beginning showing a balance in the film, a balance of good and evil. The disruption of the equilibrium occurs when the balance is broken and the two life styles collide and ends up with the kidnapping of Elizabeth this ends up creating the disequilibrium. The resolution of the disequilibrium occurs when will and the guards set out to find her and bring her back safely, this eventually repairs the disruption. Finally the new equilibrium is shown when Will and Elizabeth are reunited and all the pirates that are undead are dead once again.
The pirates of the Caribbean also uses the uses and gratification theory which involves the film having a certain purpose. The film is used as entertainment because it is a form of escapism because it is fantasy, in addition it could be educational because it teaches you about history and some political events.