Secrets of the Tesseract: Why Captain Marvel’s Lunchbox Contained It While Captain America’s Did Not
Secrets of the Tesseract: Why Captain Marvel’s Lunchbox Contained It While Captain America’s Did Not
Throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Tesseract has been a fascinating and often misunderstood artifact. In Captain America: The First Avenger, the Tesseract was integrated into a critical device, while in Captain Marvel, it was simply stored in a lunchbox. This raises the question: why did the Tesseract behave differently in these two contexts?
Activation and Usage
In Captain America: The First Avenger, the Tesseract's activation was essential for powering the flight of the Bucky-controlled plane. The Tesseract continuously dissipates energy, and when sudden external force or intent disrupts its containment, it can exhibit extraordinary powers, such as teleportation. In the film, when the Tesseract was taken from the engine of the bomber, it was already at a high temperature due to this active dissipation. Red Skull, holding the Tesseract, was not affected initially because his immediate actions disrupted its energy flow, allowing for its teleportation.
Tesseract as a Space Stone Container
The Tesseract, being the First Armory of the Infinity Stones, contains the Space Stone, which grants it incredible powers. However, these powers are limited when the Tesseract is not actively utilized in specific ways. The Space Stone's energy is most powerful when employed to power weapons or to assist in flight. As Captain America's plane soared through the skies, the Space Stone's energy was being used to maintain the plane's flight capabilities, making the Tesseract's teleportation power available.
Teleportation and Heat Disruption
When Red Skull seized the Tesseract, it became extremely hot due to the rapid release of energy. This high temperature was the reason Red Skull had to drop the Tesseract. Additionally, the intense heat was too much for the metal of the plane, causing it to burn through the metallic surface and perish in the ocean. This intense heat indicates the potent and disruptive energy within the Tesseract when it is not contained or used properly.
Captain Marvel’s Life on Earth
In contrast, in Captain Marvel, the Tesseract was stored in a lunchbox, indicating a more passive state. The Tesseract was not actively used in the film, nor was it required to perform any tasks that would disrupt its containment. As a result, it did not dissipate energy or reach a temperature that would make it dangerous. This storage in a lunchbox allowed the Tesseract to remain as a dormant artifact, awaiting the protagonist Carol Danvers to discover and unlock its true potential.
Why Only Gods Can Handle the Tesseract
The Tesseract's power is so intense that it cannot be held directly by mortals without immediate severe repercussions. Red Skull was barely affected because his intentions were short-lived and did not keep the Tesseract for long. The energy released by the Tesseract can cause severe burns and thermal damage to human skin and metal objects. Only those with near-divine status, such as members of the Infinity Watch or other powerful beings, can handle the Tesseract without severe consequences.
Use of Devices: Infinity Gauntlet, and Energy Adaptors
Due to the Tesseract's volatile nature, in the MCU, direct handling often requires special devices to harness its power. For example, the Infinity Gauntlet, created by Thanos, is specifically designed to stabilize and utilize the Space Stone's power without causing immediate damage. Similarly, other devices like the infinity portal used in the Avengers: Age of Ultron to summon the Chitauri army, also manage the energy realm's power to prevent destabilization.
Conversely, in Captain Marvel, the Tesseract is not in active use, so Carol Danvers can store it in a simple lunchbox without any issues. This scenario highlights the Tesseract's varying states of activation and the importance of proper handling and containment.
Conclusion
The Tesseract's behavior in Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel can be attributed to its active and passive states. When used to power critical functions like flight, the Tesseract releases significant energy and heat, making it dangerous to handle directly. In contrast, its storage in a lunchbox in Captain Marvel indicates a time of repose where it was not in active use, allowing for safe storage and handling.
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