The idea of good and evil is always held within the premise of a superhero movie. Rarely is the hero ever a criminal. You never really see the good guys as part of the evil that has corrupted the world, but Guardians of the Galaxy breaks down those typical standards.The diversity of the characters, I think, is what brings the theme to the front so clearly. Their differences bring them together at the right place at the right time, but it is their similarities that keep them together, eventually setting them up as a sort of dysfunctional team. The idea of different people coming together to fulfill one goal brings the central theme of teamwork and friendship to light.
How could people who are so contrasting in personalities work so well together? The writing of the characters’ past experiences followed by their own unique character development is phenomenal. Each character has their own story that is…show more content… As he is beginning to wither under the effects of such an object, the theme of teamwork and friendship join the scene as Gamora takes Quill's hand, and the power is then shared with her. Knowing that the strength of the stone could consume them, they hold hands tightly while Drax touches Gamora's shoulder, and then Rocket takes hold of Drax's hand. The four remaining guardians of the galaxy withstand the power of the infinity stone together long enough that they have the ability to contain it. Ronan, overcome with surprise and spite, asks how they were able to withstand such an item. Star-Lord looks at him straight in the eyes and confidently utters the sentence, "You said it yourself, bitch; we're the guardians of the galaxy" (Gunn). In this moment, it is fully acknowledged that the main characters accept each other with enough intensity to finally recognize the importance of teamwork and
