Tragic Hero - Spider-Man // Works Cited Notes

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Koepp, David. "Screenplay-Spider-Man." Screenplay-Spider-Man.SCW. Drexel University, 14 Nov. 2000. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.

- "I missed the part where this is my problem." - "Ben opens his eyes, his mouth forms a smile, then the word - "Pete. " He dies. Peter cries, holding him. Sirens continue in the BG." - "Spider-Man looks up, at the Thief racing straight at him, at the Security Guard giving chase, at the opening elevator behind. He thinks, debates -- -- and takes a step back. The Thief races right past him and into the elevator." - This is the script/screenplay to the movie I am going off of; the quotes are from the movie. - Several quotes and actions show the motives of Spiderman's intentions before and after his punishment due to his selfishness (tragic flaw) - Spiderman's tragedy is the beginning of the tragedy / beginning of his origin

"Tragic Hero Classical Definition." Trag-Hero-htm. California State University, Sacramento, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2015.

- Another source for the outline of a tragic hero - It provides a good structure for the argument - Tragic drama usually reveals the hero's true identity - The suffering is not gratuitous because the hero is eventually enlightened through the suffering - Paradox - Is it Fate or Free Will? - The hero fails in an epic struggle against his fate without knowing it - Punishment exceeds what the hero deserves

Lee, Stan, and Steve Dikto. "Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15." Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15. Marvel, n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.

- First issue showing the Amazing Spiderman - Extra support as "primary doc" - Shows Spiderman as a nerd before getting bit by the radioactive spider - Provides extra information on the origin

"Spider-Man (Peter Parker) - Marvel Universe." Marvel Universe Wiki RSS. Marvel, 2015. Web. 20 Mar. 2015.

- Official Marvel database on Spiderman and his origins; will be used as support for the argument as well as be used to check the accuracy of the film - Peter raised by Uncle Ben and Aunt May - Peter was smart and bullied as a result - Bitten by radioactive spider which gave him supernatural abilities - gave him a "noble status" as he was a superbeing amongst his peers - "He vowed to use his powers only to take care of himself and his aunt and uncle." - Ironically enough, it is because of this vow that his uncle dies. - He allows a burglar to leave a crime scene- that burglar later kills Uncle Ben. - "With great power comes great responsibility" as his uncle once said.

"Tragic Hero as Defined by Aristotle." Tragic Hero as Defined by Aristotle (n.d.): n. pag. Web. 22 Mar. 2015.

- These are the traits on which I will outline my paper 1. The hero must have a flaw or error of judgment 2. There must be a reversal of fortune brought about because of the hero's error in judgment 3. There must be a discovery or recognition that the reversal was brought about by the hero's own actions 4. The hero must have a personal flaw, such as hubris 5. The character's fate must be greater than deserved - Additionally, the hero must realize he was wrong and he must learn from his mistakes - He must make a decision that brings upon his fate


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