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Captain Kirk's Development In Star Trek Into Darkness
J.J. Abrams movie, Star Trek Into Darkness, 2013, kept the viewers on the edge of their seats as they followed the characters through their battles in attempt to save their home planet and Starfleet. Every single one of the characters underwent a certain amount of growth and development, including their captain, James T. Kirk. Captain Kirk is thrown challenge after challenge, leading to a significant amount of growth in his wisdom and leadership throughout the movie.
In the opening scene of the movie, Captain Kirk is faced with making a life or death decision exhibiting his importance to the plot. His morals lead him to saving his best friend, and first officer, Spock from dying in an attempt to save an uncivilized planet from an erupting …show more content…
Engaging Khan in an attempt to get necessary information, Kirk learns the truth behind Khan's existence and importance. Kirk says to Spock, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” as he turns to the intelligence of Khan to outsmart the deceiving Admiral Marcus. The continuous battles between Captain Kirk, Admiral Marcus, and Khan are unending, as Kirk’s primary goal is to stop an all out war and get his crew home safely. Khan strikes a soft spot in Kirk's heart as he says, “My crew is my family, Kirk. Is there anything you would not do for your family?” These, and more, events test Kirk's knowledge and decision-making, because one wrong move could end his life, along with everyone around him. The deception of Starfleet Admiral Marcus arose a feeling of betrayal in Kirk, and proceeded to boost his determination to do what is right, unlike his attitude in the beginning. Even though he was torn on whom to trust and not to trust, in the end Kirk is triumphant in overcoming all the adversity he
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