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In the case of Spiderman, this antagonist should also have some of the characteristics of Peter Parker because aside from Venom and Carnage, Spiderman villains are almost always foils of Peter. Spiderman is actually not (only) a story about a superhero stopping crimes, but about a dude who was a fucking loser learning to live with himself. The villains are him coming to terms with his own flaws and strengths.
I love that. That analysis is very Wizard-of-Oz of you (as in other characters are manifestations of what we are seeking. Dorothy had to find her brains, heart, and courage before she could get home.) Well, ok, not exactly.