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Alicia and Sarah finally return to the Marvel Universe with a discussion of the summer film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. They discuss the closing of a chapter for many of the Guardians as their stories move on and the passing of the torch to Rocket as the new leader of the motley crew. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.
Literary terms of the week: Legacy, Generational trauma, Origin story
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Music by Craig Harmann
Cover art by Matt Holman
Show notes:
Literary terms of the week:
Legacy
Chosen family - Gamora has now chosen the Ravagers
Generational trauma - Gamora and Nebula, Peter’s need to return home, Adam Warlock (considered a disappointment), Drax lost his daughter and position as father (redeems his past)
Creator/creation - High Evolutionary versus Rocket (and Lylla)
Origin story - We get Rocket’s background
What are we enjoying right now?
Alicia: Futurama (TV on Hulu), Last Night at the Telegraph Club (Malinda Lo)
Sarah: Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein (book), The Walking Dead (television)
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Chapter 4.4 - Legacy in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3