Spider-Man: Far From Home - 26 Easter Eggs & References Explained

22. Heavy Is The Crown

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Far From Home manages to sneak in a few literary nods in its runtime, but the most pivotal relates to Shakespeare. As Talos-Fury says, it has nothing to do with Star Wars so Peter doesn't get it, but those familiar with the playwright's works undoubtedly will.

Included with the Edith glasses is a note from Tony that reads as follows, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown". As it was in Shakespeare's play, Far From Home uses the quote to discuss matters of responsibility and legacy. Peter is anointed the new Iron Man without his own say-so, and it's a burden he struggles to carry for the entire feature.

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