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Spiderman Archetypes

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Spiderman is about a young man who goes from zero to hero, Spiderman, like many other superhero films. But this plot pattern is just the tip of the iceberg with similarities and symbolism in art, literature, and more. These patterns are called archetypes. If you can identify archetypes and what they mean, they can help you figure out themes in your story. One of the themes in Spiderman is that time helps you become the greatest version of yourself. And with this essay I’ll show you how the archetypes of: the mentor, the wise old man, and the damsel in distress prove this theme. Aunt May plays the role of the mentor. She guides Peter in times of distress, and helps him make the right decisions. When Peter is distraught, and he’s keeping all

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