Step 1 – Discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Now that you have watched Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, I would like you to reflect on the film’s main points and begin analyzing how the characters in the film reflect modern American values. Please number your responses.
- Which Spider-Character is your favorite? Why?
- Miles says that “anyone can wear the mask.” What does this quote mean, and how does it illustrate the theme/message of the film?
- Choose one of the Spider-Characters, and explain how the character illustrates ONE cultural value that is important to American society today. Some examples of cultural values you may want to discuss are: justice, freedom, responsibility/duty, team building, multiculturalism, diversity, feminism, leadership, honor, friendship/family, etc.
- Which film, TV show, or comic book are you planning to use as your primary source in the Unit 4 Essay? Why did you choose this film, TV show, or comic book? Why is this superhero important to you
Step 2 – Please respond to at least 2 classmates. Each response should be at least 100 words.
Please respond to at least two classmates . . .
- Who liked the same character you did in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- Who explored how superheroes reflect the current values of American society.
- Who proposed an idea that prompted you to consider something new about American culture and superheroes.
***As you respond to the two classmates, make sure to include their name in your response.
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