The primitive Viking culture worshiped many gods including Thor, the son of Odin. Thor was the god of war and battle with incredible strength and courage, characteristics every Viking strived to have. In Marvel Comics ' motion picture, Thor, Thor 's masculinity represents the ultimate quality that defines being a man in Asgard and the Vikings were shaped and molded to fit that paragon. Although Thor was all powerful in Asgard, he lost all of his powers when he got exiled to Earth by Odin. This being said, the representation of masculinity in Asgard as opposed to Earth complicates modern day ideas about masculinity because of the different standards that define a man 's manliness in modern day society. In Elizabeth Leverington 's Domesticating
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He punches them, slams them against walls, and knocks them to the ground yelling “you 're no match for the mighty—” when he was cut off by a sedative that one of the doctors managed to puncture him with, causing him to fall unconscious proving to the audience that he is no longer the almighty Thor, and he can in fact be stopped with a simple sedative just like any other mortal. The contrast between Thor 's power in Asgard and his power on Earth allow the audience to have a deeper insight into what masculinity means to a Viking and what it means to a mortal. According to Elizabeth Leverington, masculinity is redefined in this day and age by “producing a schema of valorized masculine behavior that eschews bloodthirsty and conquering aristocratic action in favor of a middle-class mindset, based on prudence, self-control and a healthy interest in the domestic sphere” (Leverington). This being said, Thor 's masculinity contrasts greatly with the ideas of masculinity on earth because his masculinity is represented through violence while on earth being a man is associated with having a high paying job, having a house, and having a family. In Asgard, on the other hand, being a man means fighting in battle and being victorious. The characteristics of Thor that were viewed as masculine and manly in Asgard do not have the same effect on earth. Although Thor is strong, violent, and aggressive, he lacks a career, a home, and a family. In that scene, the audience is able to really see the contrast between Thor
He punches them, slams them against walls, and knocks them to the ground yelling “you 're no match for the mighty—” when he was cut off by a sedative that one of the doctors managed to puncture him with, causing him to fall unconscious proving to the audience that he is no longer the almighty Thor, and he can in fact be stopped with a simple sedative just like any other mortal. The contrast between Thor 's power in Asgard and his power on Earth allow the audience to have a deeper insight into what masculinity means to a Viking and what it means to a mortal. According to Elizabeth Leverington, masculinity is redefined in this day and age by “producing a schema of valorized masculine behavior that eschews bloodthirsty and conquering aristocratic action in favor of a middle-class mindset, based on prudence, self-control and a healthy interest in the domestic sphere” (Leverington). This being said, Thor 's masculinity contrasts greatly with the ideas of masculinity on earth because his masculinity is represented through violence while on earth being a man is associated with having a high paying job, having a house, and having a family. In Asgard, on the other hand, being a man means fighting in battle and being victorious. The characteristics of Thor that were viewed as masculine and manly in Asgard do not have the same effect on earth. Although Thor is strong, violent, and aggressive, he lacks a career, a home, and a family. In that scene, the audience is able to really see the contrast between Thor