“The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can’t do.”
This quote reflects his philosophy on life - that there are no real rules or boundaries; you can do whatever you want as long as you’re willing to put in the effort. This philosophy often gets him into trouble, but it also allows him to accomplish things that others thought were impossible. Throughout all Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Jack faces various dangers. He loses his ship, gets captured by cannibals, ends up facing the hangman’s noose, etc. But instead of giving up and losing hope, he always uses his brain to find a way to get out of these situations by hook or by crook. No matter how dangerous the situation is, he always finds a solution. His solutions are often smart and creative. Remember how he walked underwater using an upside-down canoe in The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Another interesting facet of his character is his ability to negotiate. “Why fight when you can negotiate?” Yes, Jack is an infamous pirate. But he doesn’t hesitate to use his glib tongue to get out of life-threatening situations. He even utters absurd lies or bends the truth to his advantage to save his life. This teaches us that violence isn’t always the answer.
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