[15] Conclusion
THE CONCLUSION Now that we've covered the many of aspects of piracy in The Goonies, here's a quick breakdown of my findings: What the Goonies gets right: Subtle references to real-life pirate, Edward Teach aka Blackbeard (painting by Jean Leon Jerome Ferris) Local pirate legends and lore popularized by Western culture Pirate treasure hunters like Chester Copperpot (Ex. Kip Wagner) The use of galleons as treasure/merchant carrying ships Possible inspiration from the story of Captain Kidd What remains fictional, inspired and popularized by Western perceptions, stereotypes, tropes, and folklore: Treasure maps leading to buried treasure The sensationalized story of One-Eyed Willy (inexperienced sailor) Geography: pirates in Oregon??? Booby-traps The model of the Inferno A ginormous galleon as opposed to a schooner or smaller vessel (film tactic used to make the ship look more impressive on screen, and to provide space for duels and stunts) The fact that the Inferno is still inta...
