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In the article Marvel Comics and Manifest Destiny the author David
Adesnik who is a research analyst in Washington DC, writes about the Indian
recreation of Spider-Man and how they are different but also very much a like.
In Adesnik’s article he talks about Gotham CEO Sharad Devarajan and how he
describes Spider-Man India to be more based on myth and magic where as the
original is based more on western ways of science. For example, Peter Parker
receives his special power through a radioactive spider bite however Pavitr
Prabhakar receives his gift through an ancient mystic who reveal his destiny to
him. Adesknik goes on in his article describing these differences but also
stating that in a way they can be similar. Adesnik writes: “ At first, the
suggestion that Pavitr has a destiny that he must fulfill may strike some
readers as un-American. In the land of opportunity, we reject out of hand the
notion that individuals must resign themselves to their fate. Instead, we
believe that there are no limits to what can be achieved by a combination of
hard work and ingenuity” (293). Adesnik concludes his article stating that yes
Spider-Man India differs from the original because of his destiny however,
Adesnik reminds us that America was founded on Manifest Destiny which was a
belief that the United States was destined to expand. So therefore, maybe our
beliefs are not that different from other cultures.
Adesnik who is a research analyst in Washington DC, writes about the Indian
recreation of Spider-Man and how they are different but also very much a like.
In Adesnik’s article he talks about Gotham CEO Sharad Devarajan and how he
describes Spider-Man India to be more based on myth and magic where as the
original is based more on western ways of science. For example, Peter Parker
receives his special power through a radioactive spider bite however Pavitr
Prabhakar receives his gift through an ancient mystic who reveal his destiny to
him. Adesknik goes on in his article describing these differences but also
stating that in a way they can be similar. Adesnik writes: “ At first, the
suggestion that Pavitr has a destiny that he must fulfill may strike some
readers as un-American. In the land of opportunity, we reject out of hand the
notion that individuals must resign themselves to their fate. Instead, we
believe that there are no limits to what can be achieved by a combination of
hard work and ingenuity” (293). Adesnik concludes his article stating that yes
Spider-Man India differs from the original because of his destiny however,
Adesnik reminds us that America was founded on Manifest Destiny which was a
belief that the United States was destined to expand. So therefore, maybe our
beliefs are not that different from other cultures.