Archetypes In Spiderman

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Spiderman the movie stands as one of the most lovable movies as a child. The movie tells a story about a nerdy student that becomes an orphan. Then has to move in with his Aunt and Uncle. Later into the movie he goes onto a field trip and that is when he gains his spider-like abilities. From a teenager in the normal high school life to gaining spider-like abilities from a bug bite in a laboratory, it catches the interest of many age groups. The movie shows the many different types of archetypes that are present. It include archetypes of a hero, maiden, wise old man, and a sorceress.

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