Ch. 81Rejected
Key Plot Points and Events
- Thor arrives on Earth with Jane Foster's help, seeking his hammer Mjolnir.
- Thor infiltrates the S.H.I.E.L.D. base but is captured due to overwhelming numbers.
- Loki, hidden, examines Mjolnir and fails to lift it.
- Thor is interrogated by Coulson, who becomes convinced of Thor's identity as the Thunder God.
- Thor retrieves Mjolnir but finds he cannot lift it due to the pipe-like addition.
Character Developments
- Thor: Shows determination to retrieve his hammer and regain his divine power. Struggles with the reality of being rejected by Mjolnir.
- Loki: Reveals disinterest in Mjolnir due to its changed appearance. Resents Odin's favoritism.
- Coulson: Becomes more open to the idea of Thor's divine origins. Demonstrates strategic thinking in handling Thor.
Significant Themes
- Divine Power and Identity: Thor's struggle to regain his divine power and identity as the Thunder God.
- Rejection and Resilience: Thor's despair at being rejected by Mjolnir, and his eventual resilience in the face of this rejection.
- Trust and Deception: Loki's resentment at being deceived, and Coulson's cautious approach to Thor's claims.
Character Interactions
- Thor and Loki: Unseen by each other, both interact with Mjolnir, leading to confusion and disinterest (Loki) or despair (Thor).
- Thor and Coulson: Thor's honest demeanor and Coulson's strategic questioning lead to a tentative alliance, with Coulson agreeing to return Jane Foster and Erik Selvig's equipment.
- Thor and Mjolnir: Thor's emotional struggle upon finding Mjolnir unchanged yet unable to lift it, leading to a moment of despair.