![]() This makes the end of their conversation, Peter telling Uncle Ben to stop pretending to be his father, extra painful. As Aunt May says later, and as we already know from previous scenes, Peter loves his uncle and his uncle knows that, but in this conversation, Peter is being rebellious. The added pathos of the scene comes from the fact that this conversation will be Peter’s last with his uncle. It’s Spider-Man’s appeal in a nutshell: unlike a, say, Superman or Iron Man, Spider-Man could be any one of us. In other words, he could say this to any teenager it’s applicable not just to superheroes. This is why Ben’s “great power” remark hits: he’s referring to Peter’s smarts, not his superpowers. But Spider-Man is so effective as a character because his origin story is that of coming of age. What makes the conversation unique is that the “changes” Peter is talking about aren’t normal teenage growing pains but rather mutations brought on by a radioactive spider. But it’s also undeniable that Peter sounds like just an ordinary teenager– what teen hasn’t had a conversation like this with their parental figure? It’s undeniable that Peter is being a bit of a brat, while Ben is exuding a saintly patience. This conversation occurs in Ben’s car, as he’s about to drop Peter off at the library (though Peter is actually headed to an underground wrestling match). To read the entire scene, click the image. Let’s take a look at the conversation, which we imported into StudioBinder’s screenwriting software. One of the final scenes between Uncle Ben and Peter is a great example of this relationship. This means that once Ben dies, both Peter and the audience are left with memories of a kind character who had a strong bond with Peter that wasn’t perfect. His relationship with Peter feels real: at points idyllic, at other points strained. Uncle Ben is only around for the first act of the Spider Man 1 screenplay, and yet he leaves an indelible imprint on the entire series because of how well he’s established. ![]() Second, it provides a guiding principle for Peter Parker’s alter ego, one which we see him not adhere to for the first portion of the film, only further emphasizing its importance once he does.įinally, the “great power” line comes from a great character. First, and most simply, it uses a parallel grammatical structure to have a memorable ring to it (“eat”). “With great power comes great responsibility” is a great line for a multitude of reasons. The most famous quote to come out of the Spider Man screenplay is a testament to the power of the superhero’s backstory. Spider-Man Script Takeaway #1 Spider Man 2002 Quotes MJ confesses her love to Peter, who rebukes her, since he doesn’t want her to be endangered. ![]() Harry vows to find Spider-Man and get vengeance. Peter, Harry, and MJ are at Norman’s funeral. Before he dies, Norman begs Peter not to tell Harry. Spider-Man dodges the Goblin’s glider, which then rams into the Goblin, killing him. Spider-Man and the Goblin have a final stand-off. He gives Peter a choice: save either a dangling trolley filled with people or MJ. Norman, after finding out that Peter is in love with MJ, kidnaps her. He then attacks Aunt May (as the Green Goblin), and Peter realizes the Goblin knows his identity. Plot Point TwoĪfter a disastrous Thanksgiving dinner, Norman discovers Peter is Spider-Man. Spider-Man fends off the Goblin and saves multiple lives, including that of Mary Jane. The Green Goblin and Spider-Man collide for the first time at a fair. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn descends into madness after taking a supersoldier serum. Peter takes his Uncle’s advice by becoming a hero, stopping crime throughout the city. The robber shoots his Uncle Ben, who was waiting for him outside. He wins, but is ripped off, and so he lets a robber get away with the promoter’s money. Peter realizes he has superpowers, and decides to make some money by entering into a wrestling tournament. On the field trip, Peter is bitten by a radioactive spider. Parker’s best friend, Harry Osborn, meets him at the field trip, after having an argument with his father, Norman. Here is the story structure for the Spider-Man 2002 script: ExpositionĪ geeky Peter Parker runs to catch up to his school bus, which only stops because his crush, Mary Jane, tells the driver. STORY BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE OF SPIDER-MAN 2002 SCREENPLAY
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