Relative Size: I think all characters are relatively the same size considering the differences in body masses for the actual characters. For instance, Rocket is the size of a racoon and therefore not as large as Quill. Mantis and Nebula however are noticeably smaller than the other characters on the poster.
Feminine Touch: Absent although per usual Gamora and Nebula are gripping weapons. Mantis could be seen as holding her hands delicately.
Function Ranking: Somewhat present. There is a long standing joke in the movies over who is a “better” captain, but if it’s widely accepted as Peter Quill being captain, then he is visually the highest portrayed on the poster.
The Family: Absent
Ritualization of Subordination: Present. Peter Quill is visually portrayed as higher than Gamora, Mantis, and Nebula as well as the other male characters.
Licensed Withdrawal: It appears to me that both Quill and Gamora maintain direct eye contact with the viewer
Note: I made a mistake by messing up my order. This is indeed a sequel movie. I will continue with analyzing the original movies and avengers movies first before circling around to the other superhero sequel movies.
Shared by: Erin Vits
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