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why does will turner have barnacles
Hey, why does Will Turner have barnacles in the Pirates of the Caribbean series?
Ah, great question, I can see you're a fan of the series! In 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest', Will Turner becomes the captain of the Flying Dutchman, a ghostly ship, after his father. According to the curse of that ship, The Flying Dutchman must always have a captain. Therefore, as the captain of the Flying Dutchman, Will Turner needs to ferry the souls of those who died at sea to the afterlife. The barnacles on his face signify his bond with the ship and the sea.
But he seemed fine when he took over. Why does he look like that now?
That's correct. When Will becomes the captain, he initially looks normal. But the job comes with a curse - if he doesn't perform his duty of ferrying the souls, the sea starts to claim him, which is shown by the increasing number of barnacles on him. This physical transformation into a more sea creature-like form mirrors his predecessor, Davy Jones.
That's rough. Is there no way for him to get rid of the curse?
Actually, there is a way. The curse can be broken with a stab to the heart with the Trident of Poseidon, as we learn in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'. But by that time, Will has been captain for many years, hence the barnacle appearance.
Ah, I see. Thanks for the info, this helps me understand the movie a lot better!
You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions about the movies or anything else, feel free to ask!
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