Originally Posted by
manwhohaseverything
I don't have a problem with superman being goody twoshoes when his goodness has essense and he does what is right.My problem is clark's need to appear good and not really be good.Superman should be an idealist doing the right thing with ideals forged through his experiences,Not programmed by his parents.something like american alien where the his parents are barely a factor.he literally takes inspiration by slamming batman on a wall and taking his cape(who attacked him).he takes the cape and he builds superman from ground up. Taking inspiration is one thing, being a mere avatar is another.Moreover, superman was never that good towards jackasses in the first place.So more birthright for me and less of secret origins.Finally, what clark says matters. Don't shove nonsensical speeches with "hope harder" that has no essence.
Something like, "freedom is worth fighting for. I am willing to sacrifice. If i am alone, so be it". This has essence. Especially, when you see the speech being laid out in action. While clark talking down to bruce in a condescending tone to "hope harder and shine brighter" has no meaning. It stinks of a guy who is out of touch.