THREE SPIDER-MEN:ASPECTS OF MASCULINITYHugh Taylor

CONTEXT

An investigation of the types and standards of masculinity as portrayed through the three major depictions of Spider-man: Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Otto Octavius.

Why Spider-man?

QUESTIONS

1. What examples of masculinity does Peter Parker provide?

2. What changes in Spider-man’s masculinity occur when Miles Morales is introduced?

3. How does Peter Parker’s masculinity change when Otto Octavius takes over?

THE MANY FACES OF PETER PARKER

MILES MORALES

OTTO OCTAVIUS

CONTEXTUAL SOURCES

Amazing Spider-man #121 Review REVIEW -- An Underdog Superhero to Love Superior Spider-man #1 Review

SECONDARY SOURCES

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” by Robert Genter

THEORETICAL SOURCES

Complex Masculinities: The Superhero in Modern American Movies