Characters & Powers
What is the name of the main character?
Miles Morales
Where does most of the film take place?
Brooklyn, New York
What type of film is Into the Spider-Verse?
An animated superhero film.
What is Mr. Pike's first name?
James
What happens to Miles that begins his journey towards becoming Spider-Man?
He is bitten by a radioactive spider.
What superhero does Miles become?
Spider-Man
What event causes Spider-People from different dimensions to appear?
The particle accelerator experiment opens portals between dimensions.
The filmmakers use bright colours and comic-book-style visuals throughout the film. What is this an example of?
Mise-en-scène / visual style.
True or false - Mr. Pike was taught at high school by Ms. Bennett's cousin.
True
Who becomes Miles' mentor?
Peter B. Parker.
Which villain is secretly Miles' uncle?
The Prowler
Who is responsible for creating the particle accelerator?
Kingpin/Wilson Fisk
Why do you think the filmmakers use comic-book panels, speech bubbles and on-screen words such as "THWIP"?
To make the film look and feel like a comic book and connect the audience to the source material.
What are Mr. Pike's two favourite subjects to teach?
English and history
What is one major obstacle Miles must overcome?
His self-doubt/fear and his difficulty controlling his powers.
What is the name of Miles' uncle?
Aaron Davis
At the beginning of the film, Miles is reluctant to accept his new identity as Spider-Man. Which stage of The Hero's Journey does this represent?
The Refusal of the Call
During Miles' leap from the skyscraper, the camera shows him falling through the city from unusual angles. What is the effect of these camera angles?
They make the scene feel exciting and dangerous and help the audience experience Miles' fear and transformation.
Who is Mr. Pike's favourite student?
No one - he does not pick favourites
Peter B. Parker acts as a mentor for Miles. What is the purpose of a mentor in The Hero's Journey?
A mentor guides the hero, gives them knowledge or support, and helps prepare them for their challenges.
Miles is different from the other Spider-People because his powers develop in unique ways. Name two powers that make Miles different from the original Peter Parker.
Miles can turn invisible/camouflage himself and use a powerful venom blast (bio-electric shock).
Miles eventually takes a literal "leap of faith" and becomes confident in his abilities. Which part of The Hero's Journey does this represent?
The Transformation/Resurrection: Miles has overcome his doubts and is ready to become the hero.
At the beginning of the film, Miles is often shown surrounded by other people or in crowded environments. What could this suggest about his character?
He feels like he doesn't quite belong and is struggling to find his own identity. The crowded shots can make him appear small or lost.
How many siblings does Mr. Pike have?
3
Why is the scene where Miles finally "takes the leap" so important to his character development?
It represents Miles overcoming his fear and self-doubt. He stops waiting for someone else to make him Spider-Man and chooses to believe in himself.