Originally posted by TOC: Everybody here has made interesting and worthy points.
I'll second that. And the discussion of other possible inspirations for Superman is fascinating. One common theme among them is that from what I've read in this thread so far, at least, everyone who has posted ideas about the inspiration has cited a Biblical character.
I don't see Superman as that kind of leader.
I agree. Clark was eager to use his powers for good, but he had no desire to be a leader, and was also very uncomfortable with the adulation he received. While Moses balked at the leadership task, he did take on the responsibility, along with his brother Aaron.
It is almost as if the Jesus we meet in the Gospel of Mark was trying to protect his secret identity.
What a cool take on it! I think that is precisely what he was trying to do, although I had never thought of putting it in those words before.
cheers,
Lynn
