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Why does every pirate dream of becoming Dread Pirate Roberts? Uncover the charm of this legend!
Every pirate dreams of having a name that can inspire awe in the world, and "Dread Pirate Roberts" is such a legendary identity. From William Goldman's novel "The Princess Bride" (1973) and its 1987 film adaptation, Dread Pirate Roberts is not only a representative of pirates, but also a target and legend in the minds of many pirates.
History of Dread Pirate Roberts
The Dread Pirate Roberts in the story is not a single character, but an accumulation of a series of successor roles: after each helmsman accumulates enough wealth, he will choose a successor to inherit this title. The deep prestige attached to the name instilled fear in all naval opponents, often resulting in surrender.
In order to use this legendary identity, the new Dread Pirate Roberts will bring the old Roberts and the new one to the port, and after changing the crew, start again with a new identity.
Prestige and charm
Dread Pirate Roberts has an almost mythical reputation and is feared by ships at sea, as he is known not only for his ruthless character but also for his extraordinary swordsmanship. Whenever he appears, he attracts wealth. In the story, Roberts' reputation and fear improve the success rate of each naval battle, making his successors feel even more glorious.
When the new Roberts takes over this responsibility, what he faces is not just his identity, but the continuation of the entire legend.
The protagonist’s journey
In the story, the protagonist Westley is unfortunately captured by Dread Pirate Roberts while pursuing his beloved Buttercup. However, Westley used his own unique way to make Roberts interested in him, and thus became Roberts' personal bodyguard. Over the course of three years, the two developed a strong bond, and Westley was eventually promoted to deputy.
Roberts tells Westley that becoming the Dread Pirate Roberts is not easy, because it means that he needs to inherit a fear and prestige. Not many men can make an enemy surrender like Roberts.
Invincible inheritance
As the story develops, Westley learns the true identity of Dread Pirate Roberts and the role he plays. He understood that the power a pirate must possess lies not only in swordsmanship, but also in the intimidation brought by false fame. This prompted Westley to plan to retire after reuniting with his loved ones, and the next successor to Roberts also sparked discussions.
In the movie version, Westley hinted that Inigo Montoya might inherit the title, while the novel hinted that a character named "Pierre" might be the one to inherit the title. Become the next Roberts.
The legendary influence of a name
Not only the pirates in the story, but also people in real life were inspired by this character. Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the darknet market Silk Road, used the nickname Dread Pirate Roberts, showing the far-reaching influence of this role.
Dread Pirate Roberts not only exists in novels and movies, but has also become an immortal cultural symbol, inspiring people to bravely pursue their dreams.
Conclusion
The appearance of Dread Pirate Roberts is changeable, but what remains unchanged is the authority and glory he symbolizes. The fear and attraction this title brings makes every pirate eager to stand in this position. After all, why is this character so attractive and even the embodiment of the contemporary pirate spirit? This makes us think, does everyone have the dream of a Dread Pirate Roberts hidden in their hearts?
