Archetypes In The Amazing Spider Man

‘The Spider-Man’ (the movie) is also a journey filled with adventure, thrill, excitement, making possible the impossible, conquering hearts and, performing feats which are best left to Dream Land, the world of fantasy.

To fully understand spiderman as an archetype in our culture we must first understand peter parker. Peter grew up with a loving family and spent most of his time with them when they weren't on business trips. Until one day Peter's parents left him with his aunt May and uncle Ben and hurried away. Soon after Peter answers the door to man who tells him his parents have died in a terrible plane crash. Several years later Peter is still living with his Aunt and Uncle and going to highschool.

Adam Hogue, in his article “Why Do Americans Love Superheroes So Much?,” discusses the reasons behind the popularity of the superheroes. Hogue’s purpose is to instill the idea that superheroes are popular due to their static personalities. First, he illustrates his opinion with his anecdote about Captain America: “Sure, there were some slightly different nuances here and there, but for the most part, he was the same man…The superhero is someone we deeply trust” (para 9). Here the author describes how his personal attachment to Captain America was due to his unchanging personality and how the Captain “wasn’t going to be dead forever” (para 9). Not only this, Hogue demonstrates his ideas by using Spiderman as an example: “With

t the end of the movie, Spiderman defeats the Green Goblin and enforces the motto that good triumphs over evil. This film conveys to the audience that it stands for honorable values such as strength, courage and love, as these are the ideals Spiderman stands for. However, the ending of the film also authenticates the notion that sometimes to overcome evil, the good guy must pay a price. This is evidenced in the last scene when Peter makes a brave and noble choice to say goodbye to his true love, Mary Jane. He knows that if he stays with her she may be in danger, so he sacrifices his desire for a future with her for her safety.

As told within the movie, Peter Parker’s grandmother believes “there’s a hero in all of us; gives us strength, makes us noble, even though some items we have to give up the things we love the most”(Sami Raimi). Neither Spiderman nor his alter ego, Peter Parker, ever showed any signs of fear(Spiderman). His incredible bravery allowed for him to fight relentlessly.

In the film, The Avengers, directed and written by Joss Whendon incorporates various heroic archetypes and their journey throughout many of the characters. In one way, Loki can be considered a magician mainly due to the fact that he has magical powers and how he uses it to manipulate other characters in the film. For example, while making his way to the city, Loki manages to manipulate the citizens through fear and asks, “Is this not simpler? Is this not your natural state? It’s the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life’s joy in a mad scramble for power, for identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel.” (Whendon, 2012). Not only that, but Whendon has

This lead to a total DNA change that turned him into a huge psychotic lizard. Peter Parker who had been bit by a radio active spider was now on a search to rediscover who he really is and only at the age of sixteen. If Stan Lee's classic comic was meant to teach us anything it was meant to teach us that we have a choice. Peter Parker a low income orphan, who was bullied and weak used his powers to become a hero. Osborne decided other wise. Using not Spiderman, but Peter Parker as my last explain I would like to show you that what makes a monster is more than the struggle for power as I earlier stated. It is the choice we make with that power whether it is given to us or taken.

The late actor, Christopher Reeve, once stated, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” In the epic, Odyssey, by Homer and the film, Spiderman, directed by Sam Raimi, the crux of the storyline relates to a hero and the challenges they face along the way. In the Odyssey, Odysseus is the main character. The epic tale outlines his travels as he attempts to travel back to his home against the will of some gods. In Spiderman, Peter Parker is the main character. He undergoes a transformation from a human to spider-like characteristics and abilities. Peter Parker devotes his life to saving others who are in need. Although

Heroes such as Spider-man and Macbeth want what’s best for the world, and when they

Nearly all heroes are faced with a variety of inconceivable tasks which in turn help to overcome obstacles that the character may face. In Spider-Man, Peter Parker is forced to overcome these impediments so that he can help protect the people in his city. The task that first illustrates this quest is Spider-Man’s revenge on the man who killed his uncle and committed robbery. To catch this criminal, though, Spider-Man has to learn how to use his mind: thinking quickly and on-the-spot. Not only does it take courage for Spider-Man to defeat this criminal, it takes quick reflexes that only his “spidey senses” can offer him. In the end, Spider-Man tricks the man and is successful in turning him into the police. Another example of a

First and foremost, the hero Spider-Man starts with the creative ideas that Stan Lee developed in 1962. Chaston asserts that “Stan Lee is the best-known costumed superhero of the Marvel Comics universe and the star of several comic books and television series.” Lee is a figurehead for every superhero enthusiast in the world. A true icon whose visionary masterpieces have developed into true inspirational role models for millions of people in the world. In a Time.com website, “How Spider-Man Was Born,” the author, Nolan Feeney, states that one day, Lee’s publisher tells him that he must come up with a new superhero idea. That day, Lee goes home and starts thinking about what a new hero will be

Peter was in high school when he got his powers. At an exhibition with his school, a radioactive spider bit him and he developed incredible strength, speed, and stamina. His eyesight corrected itself, and he developed the ability to crawl up walls. Perfect vision is tempting, but spiders are not. Unfortunately, Tony’s circumstance was not very nice either. After creating a transistorized weapon, Tony travelled to Afghanistan to supervise a field test of the device. Being the great genius that he is, he disregarded the warning of his security being insufficient and fell right into a booby trap. With a piece of shrapnel stuck in his chest, a group of Vietnamese communists took him captive. The leader of the group told Tony that he would only receive medical attention if he built a powerful weapon for the communist group. This prompted Tony to build the suit, which he enabled to have super strength, speed, and flight. Before his captors could discover his creation, Tony donned the armor and escaped back to the United States, where he realized that the suit could be used for good and became Iron Man. This experience was traumatizing for Tony, and he now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Spiders may be one of my biggest fears, but I would not be able to go through what Tony went

Beowulf, the 10th century epic poem, tells the story of the first superhero. But how does this story hold up against modern day superheroes, such as Spiderman? Firstly Beowulf is super strong, even being capable of ripping the demon grendel's arm completely off. Spiderman is also very strong making him able to lift and throw massive trucks. One of Beowulf’s defining characteristics is his bravery. In his poem, Beowulf faces demons who have killed countless people without even thinking about it. Beowulf fights these villains head on even going so far as to unarm himself to seem even more honorable. Spiderman is also very brave in this way. Alot of the his villains are strong enough to break every bone in his body, but this does not stop him

Once upon a time there was a boy named Strong Lad Steven. Strong Lad lived in the mountains with his family and other villagers. His family was made up of a father, a mother, and a little, impotent brother named Strong Shad. Although his little brother's name was "Strong" Shad, it was hard for him to live up to the name because he was so feeble. The house they lived in was on top of the biggest mountain in the village, therefore, the two young boys had plenty of room to roam and play while being out of danger's way. The boys would do this while the parents would amble around the meadows. Strong Lad and Strong Shad loved comic books. Some of their favorite things to do were making their own comics or dressing up as super heroes. Spider man was

When asked what makes the character of Spider-Man so popular, most people would probably say that it is due to his relatability. Peter Parker is just a kid, like all of us are or were, and that instantly makes him accessible to a wide audience. However, I never thought about that when I was a child. I grew up on the Sam Raimi films, which I still hold near and dear to my heart. I suppose I wasn’t smart enough at the time to realize the massive appeal of the Spider-Man character. For me, Spider-Man was just cool because of his colorful costume and his amazing powers. I was just a kid who loved awesome superheroes, and Spidey checked that box. Having graduated high school and preparing for college, I am now more aware of subtleties and nuances in film, while still retaining that childlike excitement for massive blockbusters. I have been anticipating the latest Spidey film for a very long time, and upon viewing the film twice, I’ve realized a glorious truth. For the first time in my life, at the age of 18, I finally related to the character on a deeper level than I ever thought possible, and that is what makes this film shine.