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Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. ~ Euripides

Friendship is a exceedingly vital bond in life. True friendship is challenged when times are tough. You see the meaning of friendship the most when there is a dark moment in your life. It really brings out the type of person you are. It tests your inner core. Being there for another and supporting them through adverse times is a characteristic that often is overlooked and disdained. In Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) starring Chris Pratt as Peter Quill as an celestial outcast, friendship and bonding is established. The film introduces to the audience that friendship can be initiated in the most unlikely setting, with the most unlikely society, and in the most unlikely approach.

At their first confrontation, Peter and Gamora’s relationship was agitated. They were both on a mission for one commodity--the orb. They have different reasoning behind their desire to capture the powerful weapon. Peter is a child-like, self motivated human. Peter is after the orb because it was worth a lot and it could be sold for copious amounts of money. He did not understand the true meaning of the orb. On the other hand, Gamora is a modified, green mercenary. She is on a quest to
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These two have a symbiotic relationship where they feed off each other to survive. Rocket is the “brains” and Groot is the “muscle” of the guardians. Rocket is a genetically altered, talkative, and sarcastic creature. Groot is an vigorous, succinct, extraterrestrial being. Without one each other, these two would not be able to remain functional. Anytime Groot gets in a tough spot, Rocket always has a plan to escape the trouble. However, the strategy could not be executed without Groot’s brawn. Groot acts as Rocket’s guardian although Rocket is the person behind the intentions. They could not function without each other. They have a relationship like no

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