Famous Pirates in Fiction: From Captain Hook to Jack Sparrow

Famous Pirates in Fiction: From Captain Hook to Jack Sparrow

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Interactive Video

History, Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores the inspiration behind famous fictional pirates like Captain Hook and Captain Jack Sparrow. Captain Hook, created by JM Barry for 'Peter Pan', was inspired by real-life pirate Blackbeard and other sea captains. Captain Jack Sparrow, from 'Pirates of the Caribbean', was based on the real pirate John Ward, known for his eccentricity. Johnny Depp's portrayal of Sparrow drew from rock star Keith Richards and Looney Tunes characters. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore more pirate lore.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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