Clint's Ankle Monitor: Surveillance In The Endgame

In the opening scene of Avengers: Endgame, Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, is seen wearing an ankle monitor. This is a result of a deal he took with the government after siding with Captain America in Captain America: Civil War. Barton and Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man, were both on the run and decided to take the deal to return to their families. As a result, they were placed on house arrest and equipped with ankle monitors to track their movements.

Clint Barton's ankle monitor was a result of his involvement in the airport fight scene in Captain America: Civil War

Clint Barton's ankle monitor in Avengers: Endgame was a result of his involvement in the airport fight scene in Captain America: Civil War. Barton, along with Scott Lang, took a deal with the government after siding with Captain America during Civil War. This deal allowed them to return to the US and be with their families, albeit under house arrest. Barton and Lang were also placed on probation and were prevented from engaging in any unauthorised activities or contacting former associates.

The deal was struck because being on the run would have been too difficult for their families. As a result, Barton and Lang missed out on the events of the third Avengers film, Infinity War. Barton's large property meant he had more freedom to roam than Lang, who was restricted to his home in San Francisco.

Barton's ankle monitor is seen in a flashback scene in Endgame, where he teaches his daughter to use a bow and arrow. This scene takes place before the events of Infinity War, possibly immediately before the snap.

The monitor was part of a plea deal Clint took to avoid prison

Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, is shown wearing an ankle monitor in the film Avengers: Endgame. This is because he took a plea deal after siding with Captain America during the events of Captain America: Civil War.

In Civil War, Hawkeye fought against the Sokovia Accords, which led to his arrest. He cut a deal with the government to return home, which resulted in him being placed on house arrest and having to wear an ankle monitor. This was likely a better option for him than being imprisoned, as it allowed him to remain with his family.

Hawkeye's deal was similar to that of Scott Lang/Ant-Man, who also took a deal and was placed on house arrest. However, Hawkeye's large property gave him more freedom of movement than Ant-Man, who was restricted to a smaller urban area.

The ankle monitor scene in Endgame is a flashback, taking place before the events of Avengers: Infinity War. It is speculated that this scene occurs immediately before the snap, with fans theorizing that Hawkeye's family will turn to dust as he watches helplessly, leading to his adoption of the Ronin persona.

The deal was similar to Scott Lang's, who also wore an ankle monitor

In the film *Avengers: Endgame*, Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, is seen wearing an ankle monitor. This is because he took a deal with the government after siding with Captain America during *Captain America: Civil War*. Barton and Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man, were both missing from the events of *Avengers: Infinity War* because they were on house arrest, having cut a deal to avoid prison time. Barton and Lang were arrested for violating the Sokovia Accords during the airport brawl in *Civil War*.

The deal that Clint took was similar to Scott's. Both were placed on house arrest and required to wear ankle monitors. However, Barton got a better deal as he had a larger property to roam around on. Lang, on the other hand, was restricted to his house in San Francisco. Additionally, Barton's criminal history was less severe than Lang's, as he was a long-time SHIELD agent, while Lang was a convicted criminal. Barton's good record and cooperation with the authorities likely led to him receiving a more favourable deal.

The ankle monitor seen on Barton in the Endgame flashback scene indicates that this scene takes place before the events of *Infinity War*. Fans have speculated that this scene will show Barton's family turning to dust as a result of the snap, which pushes him to take on the persona of Ronin.

Clint's large property meant he had more freedom to roam than Scott

In the film *Avengers: Endgame*, Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, is seen wearing an ankle monitor. This is the result of a deal he took with the government after siding with Captain America during the events of *Captain America: Civil War*. In violating the Sokovia Accords, Clint was arrested and imprisoned, but he and Scott Lang (Ant-Man) cut a deal that allowed them to return to their families and serve their sentences under house arrest.

While both superheroes were given ankle monitors, the size of their respective properties meant that Clint had more freedom to roam than Scott. Scott was restricted to his house in urban San Francisco, whereas Clint's large, rural farm property provided him with a much bigger "backyard" to move around in. This meant that, despite their similar deals, Clint had more mobility and could travel a greater distance without violating the terms of his house arrest.

The size of their properties also had implications for their superhero gear. Scott, being restricted to his house, had to keep his suit hidden, whereas Clint was able to continue practising with his bow and arrow. This freedom to move around and access his equipment may have contributed to Clint's ability to continue operating as a superhero, despite being under house arrest and monitored by the FBI.

The different properties also reflect the contrasting backgrounds of the two characters. Scott, with his urban home, is a convicted criminal with a history of burglary. On the other hand, Clint, living on a large, rural farm, is a longtime SHIELD agent with a more positive record. These factors likely influenced the terms of their deals and the amount of freedom they were allowed during their house arrest.

Fans speculated that the ankle monitor scene would be where Clint's family turns to dust

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) were quick to notice Clint Barton/Hawkeye's (Jeremy Renner) ankle monitor in the *Avengers: Endgame* trailer. The monitor is a result of a deal Clint took with the government after siding with Captain America in *Captain America: Civil War*. The deal allowed him to return to the US and be with his family, albeit under house arrest.

The scene in question depicts Clint teaching his daughter how to shoot a bow and arrow. Fans speculated that this scene would be where Clint's family turns to dust as he stands there helplessly watching. This is supported by the fact that the scene takes place immediately before the snap, as evidenced by the ankle monitor.

Some fans argued that the device on Clint's ankle was not an ankle monitor as they are typically placed directly on the skin and not over pants. However, others pointed out that Clint's farm is huge, and he has a lot more freedom to roam around compared to Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), who was also under house arrest.

The speculation around Clint's family turning to dust in this scene adds to the emotional weight of the film, which explores the impact of the snap on the Avengers and their loved ones.

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