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| “ | I can do this all day. | „ |
| ~ Captain America's famous quote, to a bully, Red Skull, and Iron Man. |
| “ | AVENGERS... Assemble. | „ |
| ~ Captain America during the final battle with Thanos and his army in Avengers: Endgame. |
Steven Grant "Steve" Rogers, also known as Captain America, is one of the main protagonists of the Infinity Saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He was portrayed by Chris Evans.
What Makes Him Pure Good?[]
In General[]
- Unlike several other characters in the MCU, Steve lacks any corrupting qualities. It was for this reason that he was chosen to take the Super Soldier Serum, since it only amplified the goodness inside of him. Even Zemo, someone who fiercely objects Super Soldiers, recognizes that Steve was never corrupted by the serum unlike many other people who took the serum and cites his character as a rare exception.
- He is one of the few individuals capable of lifting Mjølnir, which could only be lifted by those deemed worthy by Odin, the God of Wisdom and ruler of the Nine Realms.
- He never takes lives unless absolutely necessary; he even acknowledges that his efforts in World War II had some unfavorable aspects even when they were for the greater good.
Captain America: The First Avenger[]
- Even when growing up, Steve was always determined to help people, constantly attempting to break up fights and getting beaten up in the process.
- He attempted to enlist into the military several times in order to fight in World War II despite his frail body and medical conditions.
- He chided a rude spectator at a movie theater for being disrespectful during a war newsreel.
- When asked by Dr. Erskine if he wanted to join the war to kill Nazis, Steve replied that he didn't want to kill anyone, but that he didn't like bullies, no matter where they came from. This proves his pacifistic nature and lack of vengeful tendencies.
- During a grenade test, Steve covers a fake grenade with his body to keep it from harming or killing other soldiers around him-even while thinking it was a real one and not a test, showing he was willing to die for his soldiers.
- When Heinz Kruger threw a young boy, who he attempted to use as a human shield into the water, Steve attempted to save the boy. Fortunatley, the boy, who knew how to swim, told him to go after Kruger.
- He traveled around the country in order to promote the war effort and increase donations, assisting in the efforts to stop the Nazis.
- He freed several POWs who were being kept by HYDRA, including Bucky.
- He formed a team to go across Europe and take down HYDRA bases, significantly delaying their plans.
- Encased himself in ice to save New York from being destroyed by the Red Skull.
The Avengers[]
- He saved a man who was about to be killed by Loki, then fought against Loki despite the god being much more powerful, holding him off long enough for Tony Stark to arrive and apprehend him.
- He stops the fight between Tony and Thor and attempts to settle things peacefully.
- He scolds Tony for poking Banner with a prod and threatening the safety of all the passengers on the Helicarrier.
- He helps Tony restart the damaged turbine, preventing the Helicarrier from crashing and killing its passengers.
- Leads the Avengers against Loki and the Chitauri invasion of New York City, saving the lives of many innocents and directing the police in their operation to evacuate citizens.
- While hostile with Tony (nearly instigating a fight with him), his reasons were understandable: Tony, while admirable, can be arrogant, and prone to reckless and self-destructive actions. After cooperating with Tony, who risks his life to prevent the Helicarrier from crashing and nearly sacrifices himself to save New York City from a nuclear strike, Steve, after previously doubting Tony's nobility, has more respect for him, shaking his hand before going their separate ways, making this hostility a heating-up moment.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier[]
- He objects to Project Insight, which would have Helicarriers preemptively neutralize threats, stating it was living a life of fear rather than freedom.
- He saves Natasha from a missile strike by S.H.I.E.L.D., protecting her with his shield and getting her to safety.
- He sincerely thanks Sam for offering him and Natasha refuge in his apartment and aiding in their efforts to stop HYDRA.
- He tells Maria to have the Helicarriers attack each other even while he was still inside, preparing to sacrifice himself if necessary.
- Once he had completed his objective, he then helps Bucky by lifting the rubble he was trapped under despite knowing he'd immediately turn on him.
- He manages to stop HYDRA from launching their Helicarriers, saving the lives of millions in the process and significantly crippling HYDRA in the process.
- After the Helicarriers are destroyed, he allows Bucky to beat him senseless, promising that he'd be with Bucky until the end of the line.
- Turns Bucky Barnes from his life of villainy rather than killing him, as they were inseparable in the past.
Avengers: Age of Ultron[]
- He, along with the Avengers, manages to take down the last remnants of HYDRA, apprehending the scientist Baron Von Strucker and recovering the Mind Stone.
- According to Kevin Feige, he chose not to lift Mjølnir out of respect for Thor and to not make him feel any less special.
- He appears saddened by the death of J.A.R.V.I.S. even though it was only a computer program.
- Sympathizes with Wanda and Pietro’s backstory when they were villains, noting that their decision to be experimented upon for the sake of their country mirrored his own decision to become a Super Soldier to fight HYDRA.
- He tries to convince the Maximoff twins to walk away from the Avengers and Ultron's conflict and settle things peacefully.
- He forgives both Wanda and Pietro even after they were working for Ultron and cooperates with them to fight against Ultron.
- He leads the assault against Ultron, putting strong emphasis on evacuating the citizens of Sokovia before taking down Ultron, refusing to leave them to die and successfully preventing the A.I. from wiping out the human race.
- He is saddened by the death of Quicksilver, then respectfully carries his body onto one of the lifeboats.
- He trains the new members of the Avengers and leads them on several missions.
Captain America: Civil War[]
- Comforts Wanda after she felt remorse for accidentally killing innocent people in Lagos, placing blame on himself for getting distracted when Crossbones mentioned Bucky.
- While he refused to sign the Sokovia Accords, his reasons were understandable, given that he'd learned how S.H.I.E.L.D. had been taken over by HYDRA, whose members also included politicians, since its creation and also wanting to be able to react to threats as soon as possible as governmental oversight might intervene with the Avengers' efforts (and the government's intentions may not align with theirs).
- His doubts about the government were proven correct as Secretary Ross ignored Tony’s evidence that Zemo had framed Bucky, even subtly threatening to have him incarcerated in the Raft for the damages of Avengers' Civil War despite his cooperation with the Sokovia Accords, and refused cooperate with the Anti-Accords Avengers when Thanos' forces attacked (with the world governments also being in disarray following the Snap).
- He points out that the Avengers were being scapegoated for the collateral damage in their battles, especially since more damages and casualties would have been caused in New York and Washington, D.C. without their intervention.
- He also pointed out that if they sign the Accords, then they will be giving up their right to choose; while believing they should trust their own judgement, he does admit they are not flawless.
- He saved Bucky when he was falsely accused of the bombing in Vienna and the death of King T'Chaka, protecting him from being captured by the authorities and Black Panther.
- While fighting with Spider-Man, he held back (Tony even remarks he would have otherwise been able to handily beat him) and actually commended the young boy for his bravery and spirit. When Peter tells him, as Tony had said, that his belief made him dangerous, Steve openly agrees those words have some validity, showing he's self-aware of the morality in his actions and not self-righteous.
- He, along with Sam, is one of the only two Avengers not to be enraged at Tony for his betrayal during the Civil War.
- Tried to convince Tony that Helmut Zemo is the true villain, not Bucky Barnes.
- He protected Bucky from being killed by a vengeful Tony who learned that Bucky was responsible for the deaths of his parents.
- After his fight, out of failure of convincing Tony to understand that HYDRA had control of Bucky's mind and to honor Tony's father who had been killed by his brainwashed friend, he leaves his shield behind.
- He sends a letter to Tony apologizing for having kept the truth about his parents hidden from him, admitting he was protecting himself and Bucky by doing this, and promising he'd be there to help Tony whenever he needed it on request.
- He frees his comrades from the Raft.
Spider-Man: Homecoming[]
- At Peter's school he tries to help kids who got detention though a video he made.
Avengers: Infinity War[]
- He, Natasha and Sam save Vision and Wanda from Corvus and Proxima.
- Upon learning of the oncoming threat, he refuses to sacrifice Vision's life in order to save the Mind Stone, saying that they wouldn't trade lives and wanting to find a different way to destroy the stone without killing Vision.
- He stood up to Secretary Ross for continuing his enmity towards the anti-Accords Avengers during Thanos’ invasion, proclaiming that he would fight even him if he continued refusing to see reason while the world was endangered.
- Tries to buy time for Shuri to remove the Mind Stone and leads the charge against the Outriders.
- Saves Vision from Corvus Glaive.
- Single-handedly fights against Thanos, holding the titan's arm back and displaying such resolve that even Thanos was impressed.
Avengers: Endgame[]
- In the aftermath of the Snap, he served as a counselor for people who survived and were struggling to recover from their losses.
- He tried to convince Tony to help the Avengers one last time, but though Tony came around on his own, they nonetheless made peace midway through the Time Heist.
- Helped the Avengers undo the Snap and restore everything, including reviving the other Avengers.
- Stood up against Thanos' army, prepared to fight alone with just a broken shield.
- Implied to have some sympathy for Thanos as he was dying even after he tried to wipe out and kill everyone.
- Alongside all the other heroes, took a knee in respect to Tony after his passing, even crying for him, and attended his funeral to mourn him.
- When given the opportunity to go back in time, he uses it to spend the rest of his life with Peggy Carter, giving up his powers and his status as Captain America in the process.
- He made Sam his successor, passing his shield to him.
Trivia[]
- While not the first Pure Good character to debut, that being Bruce, he is chronologically the first Pure Good character
- His What If...? versions do not qualify as Pure Good for the following reasons:
- His version in the Avengers Assassinated Universe and Age of Ultron's heroism are all offscreen.
- In a universe where he became president, he didn't do anything heroic after being freed from the ice.
- His version in the Marvel Zombies' universe is a zombie with no personality.
- There is a chance his version in the Captain Carter can qualify as Pure Good since he nearly sacrificed his life to stop a train from killing Captain Carter and didn't show any resentment towards Peggy.
- His version in the Avengers Assassinated Universe and Age of Ultron's heroism are all offscreen.
- His actor, Chris Evans, had also portrayed Lloyd Hansen, who is a Pure Evil villain.
External Links[]
- Captain America on the Heroes Wiki
- Captain America on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki
- Captain America on the Marvel Wiki
- Captain America on the Marvel Movies Wiki
- Captain America on the Love Exalted Wiki
- Captain America on the Disney Wiki
- Captain America on the Wikipedia
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