Comparing Marvel Comics And Manifest Destiny Summary

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According to David Adesnik’s article, “Marvel Comics and Manifest Destiny”, it regards the famous Marvel Comic book character Spider-Man in a film adaptation of Spider-Man: India and discusses the cultural differences of an American and Indian Spider-Man. (291-293) Adesnik explains the cultures of America and India by the film alterations and the idea of manifest destiny. Adesnik first introduces the American Peter Parker and the Indian Pavitr Prabhakar and explains scenes from both films that represent their individual cultures. For instance, 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