Quote Originally Posted by Huntsman Spider View Post
Maybe she can't take a supervillain, even a relatively "low-tier" one, in a straight fight or even through clever thinking, but she can stand up to them like the bullies they basically are --- using their powers to intimidate and brutalize people (they think) can't or won't fight back --- and refuse to be intimidated or impressed by them. It's more "strength of character, will, and spirit" than anything else, I'd think.
This is exactly it. These are the things that are instilled into Peter. Everyone talks about Uncle Ben teaching him responsibility and such. But what about May? Seeing her stand up for herself/others and refusing to back down or be intimidated. That's badass.