woman behind the shield
By Sarah Rodriguez
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe , who inspired Steve Rogers to become Captain America ? It wasn ’ t Bucky , Nick Fury or even Doctor Erskine . The person who actually gave Steve the confidence and push he needed was Peggy Carter . And she didn ’ t stop there . Peggy Carter actually influenced each major decision Steve made in all three Captain America solo movies so far . [ SPOILERS for Captain America : The First Avenger , Captain America : Winter Soldier and Captain America : Civil War ]
CAPTAIN AMERICA : THE FIRST AVENGER After Steve Rogers goes through the experiment that turns him into Captain America , he isn ’ t allowed to fight in the war . He ’ s Captain America in name only , as he is basically a glorified war bonds salesman . After his first overseas USO show and the negative reaction his performance receives from the hardened soldiers actually fighting the battle he is glorifying , Steve is dejected and feeling sorry for himself . Here he is reunited with Peggy , who comes in and gives him a much needed kick in the pants to motivate him to stop blindly following orders and to think for himself . If he wants an opportunity to fight , he needs to go and make one for himself .
But how is Steve going to get behind enemy lines to look for Bucky ? Luckily , Peggy knows a guy . It is Peggy who introduces Steve to SSR Scientist Howard Stark , a man who would have his own life-changing influence on Steve in the future . Peggy commandeers Stark and his plane to drop Steve off at the Hydra base against orders . Without Peggy , Steve may have never rescued his best friend Bucky or the Howling Commandos .
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