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How Do People Respond To Clark's Power?

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In the film, Man of Steel, Jonathan Kent is adamant about not wanting Clark to reveal his powers. Although there were some instances where it seemed Clark’s abilities were need, he felt that his son’s well-being was more important. Jonathan Kent was right to keep Clark from revealing his powers to the world, for the following reasons: he anticipated the reactions people would have, wanted what was best for his son, and Jonathan knew that Clark was not ready to be exposed to the world Jonathan anticipated the reactions people would have to Clark’s abilities. He was aware that some people would react with fear of his power. This was evident, even when Superman/Clark tried to surrender the U.S. government, they had weapons pointed at him, put him in handcuffs, and were going to try to tranquilize him. Clark’s mother also mentions that when they first found Clark, they had expected the government to show up soon after. This is evidence that both Jonathan and Martha were very well aware of how people respond to Clark’s power. …show more content…

He wanted his son to have a normal life, despite who he really was. At one point he mentioned Clark becoming a farmer, as the Kent family had been doing for generations. It is likely he wanted this because he was aware of the type of life his son would have otherwise. As Superman, Clark is essentially devoted to the world and having to make sacrifices. He can never truly put his desires or needs first. An example of this is when he fights and kills General Zod. Superman/Clark did not want to kill anyone, let alone one of his own kind, however he did what he though was right for

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