The document discusses how Spiderman exemplifies the archetypal hero traits outlined by Joseph Campbell. It describes Spiderman's call to adventure when he was bitten by a radioactive spider, his initial refusal of the call as he used his new abilities selfishly, and how his Uncle Ben's guidance represented supernatural aid by teaching him great power means great responsibility.

1. Beowulf and the
Archetypal Hero
(Spiderman)
Kiana Jones
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2.  Call to adventure
 Refusal of the call
 Supernatural aid(s)
 Test and trials
 Thresholds/ Crossing them
5 Traits of the archetypal hero

3.  Spiderman’s call to adventure was when
he got bitten by a radioactive spider which
gave him spider like abilities.
Call to adventure

4.  Peter parker experiences refusal of the
call because he doesn’t understand what
the call is in the beginning, so instead of
using it to help people he uses it for his
own selfish reasons.
Refusal of the call

5.  His Uncle Ben teaches him that with great
power comes great responsibility.
Supernatural aids

6.  Learning how to use all his Spider skills
and making a life for himself in the city.
Test and trials

7.  He realizes that no matter how hard he
tries, the ones he loves will always be the
ones who have to pay. He’s a superhero
now but the people he love aren’t and he
will have to protect them.
Thresholds/ Crossing them