Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Cover

Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13, 2011, Paramount Pictures

Director:

Joe Johnston

Starring:

Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Neal McDonough, Stanley Tucci, Hugo Weaving, Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell

Plot:

The story focuses on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull

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Eager, but frail youth denied military service

Themes: Believing in Yourself, Denial of Power, God's Perspective, Outward Appearance

2

Small man confronts big bully

Themes: Bravery, Confronting Evil, Courage, Obnoxious, Perseverance, Resistance

3

Man's mind beats soldiers' strength

Themes: Ingenuity, Intelligence, Overcoming Challenges, Strength, Thinking Fast

4

Small soldier shows great courage

Themes: Bravery, Courage, Heroes, Self-Sacrifice, Strength, Underestimate

5

Soldier's weakness is his strength

Themes: Humility, Strength, Weakness

6

Little guy stands up to bullies, despite beatings

Themes: Bravery, Confronting Evil, Courage, Perseverance, Resistance

7

Man disappointed in realization of dream

Themes: Disappointment, Dreams, Expectations, Goals, God's Plan

8

Element's harmless appearance hides power

Themes: Hidden Danger, Outward Appearance, Surprise, Unexpected

9

Egotistical villain jealous of humble superhero

Themes: Covet, Ego, Gifting, Humility, Jealousy, Pride

10

Captain America sacrifices himself for citizens

Themes: Bravery, Courage, Heroes, Self-Sacrifice

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Observant man realizes deception

Themes: Alert, Appearances, Deception, Observation, Spiritual Realm

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