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Comparing Culture In Marvel Comics And Manifest Destiny, And

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According to David Adesnik’s article, “Marvel Comics and Manifest Destiny” and Nishanth Uli’s article, "The Globalization of Fast Food Has Some Benefits”, both regard the simple reality of the importance of culture. Adesnik explains the cultures of America to India in a film which discusses the film alterations and the idea of manifest destiny. While Uli discusses the fast food industry around the world and how it has become a powerful economic and social force with the unexpectancy of cultural infusion. The following both address how culture represents a certain identity and the diversity a culture can bring to society. Adesnik intends to represent the cultural infusion in a film adaptation of Spider-Man: India, while Uli represents the unexpected …show more content…

Adesnik and Uli discuss the importance of how a culture can influence a movie/ business. For instance, “In the same manner that Parker embodies the ideals of modern America, Prabhakar embodies those of traditional India.” (Adesnik 293) Additionally, Adesnik explains the Marvel character Spider-Man in the cultures of America and India. How Peter Parker, the American Spider-Man, follows the traits of the ideal American, while Pavitr Prabhakar, Indian Spider-Man, follows the traits of the ideal Indian. Adesnik reveals scenes from both films that represent their individual cultures. Specifically, the American Spider-Man receives his spider bite because of scientific reasoning which compares the American knowledge that power and science is the key to success. On the other hand, the Indian Spider-Man receives his spider bite by an ancient mystic who gives him the power because of a warning of an upcoming battle of the forces of good and evil. Hence, Adesnik explains the importance of how culture brings a sense of diversity to society. Similarly, Uli

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