Tony Stark's arc is like a Shakespearean hero's -- and it isn't looking good for him. 1 / 7
ACT I - The hero comes in conflict with the world, establishing his internal flaw: his need to control. 2 / 7
ACT II - The conflict gets more complicated. Stark realizes there's so much beyond his control. 3 / 7
ACT III - The turning point. Stark's attempt to control his world inadvertently destroys it. 4 / 7
Act IV - Things keep falling apart. Everything Stark has worked for is in ruins when Thanos returns. 5 / 7
Act V - Where everything ends up. Because Stark broke up the Avengers, the team failed to stop Thanos. 6 / 7
Stark will fix the damage and more, but he won't live to enjoy his safe world. 7 / 7