NAME: Dylan M

Q4 Essay: Spider-Man
DIRECTIONS:
1. Open your copy of Prompt & Sources - Argumentative Essay 2024
2. Open your copy of Spider-Man Essay Notetaker
3. Review the rubric that will be used for grading.

WRITE YOUR ESSAY IN THE SPACE BELOW:

The Amazing Spider-Man was always a fan favorite from Stan Lee but it wasn't always decided
when the fans would have to agree on which actor was the best of the three (Tobey Maguire),
(Andrew Garfield), and (Tom Holland). But in this essay, I will be talking about how I think
Tobey Maguire is the best actor and the best fit for every movie Spider-Man.

Maguire's portrayal of Spider-Man may not be as faithful to the comics as Tom Holland's or
even Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man portrayals, but I believe that Tobey Maguire captures the
character's spirit better than the other two. The driving force behind any good Spider-Man story
is the theme of responsibility. To elaborate “Peter introduces himself in the opening narration of
Spider-Man as a science-minded dork at the bottom of the high-school social ladder. However,
this dynamic doesn't disappear after the fateful spider bite that gives Peter his arachnid abilities,
with Peter remaining frequently tongue-tied when approached by Kirsten Dunst's Mary-Jane
Watson.”

Spider-Man is arguably the most popular and beloved superhero in modern pop culture. A
staple in movies and television since the 1960s, Spidey is Marvel’s crowning jewel, a near-
universally adored hero that appeals to children and adults alike. Few superheroes have as
much staying power as Spidey, cementing his place as a timeless icon and a staple of modern
pop culture. I think that Tobey Maguire because he is the best Peter Parker-awkward, weird,
sort of not confident until he turns into Spiderman. As it states in the text “In Sam Raimi's
Spider-Man trilogy, Tobey Maguire channels the timidity and social awkwardness of Peter
Parker as a young man just trying to get by.”