Captain America: Civil War: Stark vs. Cap analysis

The Avengers schism is driven by Tony Stark's emotions and intentions vs. Cap's reason and character. As the final fight shows, the schism is really all about those two. Stark is driven by emotion, namely his guilt over Sakovia which, quite frankly, is his fault because he inadvertently created Ultron. Like a drunk needing alcohol to numb his guilt, Tony needs the Accords. They're his path to relief from the guilt, the CONSCIENTIOUS guilt he feels. He's one of the good guys and his path is NOT wrong. It's the right path. It's just the right path for Tony Stark. Cap sees things clearly. He's the reasoner. That's his strength. He knows about governments and how the Avengers would be used, understands that they've caused way more good than harm and aren't responsible for certain things (like the Chitauri.) Stark is *beep* up. He's irrational and driven by his massive ego and emotional issues. Like a narcissistic father, his way is the right way and all the rest need to do that. And, to be honest, it IS a right way. The great thing is that Cap's way is ALSO right. Neither side is wrong. That's why the complexity is fantastic and it creates such a strong emotional feeling because we CARE about these characters (and that is vitally important.) Cap knows the moral character of the Avengers because he sees it in himself. He knows he can be trusted to do the right thing and that the others will try to do the right thing as well. His is righteousness by intent. They're the good guys because they CHOOSE to do good things. In that way, the good choose to do good and they, being the Avengers, have the power to do the most good in the practical world. Being led by manipulative politicians? A disaster waiting to happen. That both sides clearly have a moral point yet are still on opposite ends of the compass is what is fascinating. We want them to resolve their differences but Stark and Cap, while still caring about each other at the end, are still doing what is best for them. That means Tony is on the side of current law. Cap is the outlaw.