Strengths: Physical: Constitution: A life at sea has given Admiral Norrington a remarkably strong constitution. He can stand against the chilling cold, the driving rain and the heat of a searing sun besides. Furthermore, the poor hygiene aboard ship has ensured that he has built up a solid resistance to disease.
Strength: He is physically strong, too, though not as strong as a deck-hand would be with all the pulling of ropes and hoisting of sails. After all, his part in such activities would usually boil down to shouting orders. With that said, he maintains his body to the extent that he could easily give demonstrations of these procedures if he was required to.
Swordplay: On the battle of Isla Cruces, Norrington fights against Jack Sparrow and Will Turner in an attempt to gain the possession of The Heart of Davy Jones. Here he is seen crossing swords with two of the most competent swordsmen in the Pirates universe. He is constantly on the attack, never once backing down from either man, and though he fights Sparrow and Turner both individually and simultaneously he is able to disable and disarm them both at various times.
Balance: This same battle features a remarkable feat of balance during which Norrington fights on, around and within an enormous rolling wheel. Not only does he hold his own in combat here, he is also the quickest to recover from the disorientation once the wheel comes to rest.
Mental Education: As a naval officer it is reasonable to assume that Admiral Norrington can read and write and that he is trained in the popular academic disciplines of his day. He is a capable tactician and a skilled navigator, and in light of the perils and pitfalls of a military hierarchy he has long since learned to suit his behaviour to his audience. At times this can amount to the Admiral acting in a foolish, bumbling manner which belies his true intellect.
Intelligence: I have already noted above that Norrington was at least intelligent enough to earn the rank of Commodore - and the corresponding command over two navy vessels. A more specific example of his intelligence can be observed during the Battle at Isla Cruces in Dead Man's Chest. During this fight there were numerous forces vying for the heart of Davy Jones. Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James Norrington, two rogue pirates and the crew of the Flying Dutchman all sought to claim the heart for their own ends, and each put their hands on either the heart itself or the means to retrieve it over the course of the conflict. By the end of the battle, however, it was James Norrington who fooled all of his adversaries and escaped with the prize. This same conflict led to Norrington’s acquisition of the Letters of Marque - another item which was sought over by numerous parties throughout the first half of the movie.
Humor; Admiral Norrington has a strong command of the English Language - a talent which he frequently uses both to undermine those around him and to amuse himself. He frequently says a great deal more by implication than he does by direct reference, and though he is capable of warmth he delivers the majority of his humour with a mercilessly straight face. He displays this wit when he first meets Jack Sparrow in The Curse of the Black Pearl. Examining the pirate's belongings, he comments; "No additional shot nor powder, a compass that doesn't point North.. [looking at Jack's sword] ... And I half expected it to be made of wood."
Physical:
Constitution: A life at sea has given Admiral Norrington a remarkably strong constitution. He can stand against the chilling cold, the driving rain and the heat of a searing sun besides. Furthermore, the poor hygiene aboard ship has ensured that he has built up a solid resistance to disease.
Strength: He is physically strong, too, though not as strong as a deck-hand would be with all the pulling of ropes and hoisting of sails. After all, his part in such activities would usually boil down to shouting orders. With that said, he maintains his body to the extent that he could easily give demonstrations of these procedures if he was required to.
Swordplay: On the battle of Isla Cruces, Norrington fights against Jack Sparrow and Will Turner in an attempt to gain the possession of The Heart of Davy Jones. Here he is seen crossing swords with two of the most competent swordsmen in the Pirates universe. He is constantly on the attack, never once backing down from either man, and though he fights Sparrow and Turner both individually and simultaneously he is able to disable and disarm them both at various times.
Balance: This same battle features a remarkable feat of balance during which Norrington fights on, around and within an enormous rolling wheel. Not only does he hold his own in combat here, he is also the quickest to recover from the disorientation once the wheel comes to rest.
Mental
Education: As a naval officer it is reasonable to assume that Admiral Norrington can read and write and that he is trained in the popular academic disciplines of his day. He is a capable tactician and a skilled navigator, and in light of the perils and pitfalls of a military hierarchy he has long since learned to suit his behaviour to his audience. At times this can amount to the Admiral acting in a foolish, bumbling manner which belies his true intellect.
Intelligence: I have already noted above that Norrington was at least intelligent enough to earn the rank of Commodore - and the corresponding command over two navy vessels. A more specific example of his intelligence can be observed during the Battle at Isla Cruces in Dead Man's Chest. During this fight there were numerous forces vying for the heart of Davy Jones. Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, James Norrington, two rogue pirates and the crew of the Flying Dutchman all sought to claim the heart for their own ends, and each put their hands on either the heart itself or the means to retrieve it over the course of the conflict. By the end of the battle, however, it was James Norrington who fooled all of his adversaries and escaped with the prize. This same conflict led to Norrington’s acquisition of the Letters of Marque - another item which was sought over by numerous parties throughout the first half of the movie.
Humor; Admiral Norrington has a strong command of the English Language - a talent which he frequently uses both to undermine those around him and to amuse himself. He frequently says a great deal more by implication than he does by direct reference, and though he is capable of warmth he delivers the majority of his humour with a mercilessly straight face.
He displays this wit when he first meets Jack Sparrow in The Curse of the Black Pearl. Examining the pirate's belongings, he comments; "No additional shot nor powder, a compass that doesn't point North.. [looking at Jack's sword] ... And I half expected it to be made of wood."
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