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Why Do We Like Superheroes So Much?
They’re special and normal (just like us)
We’re all a mix of normal and special. Both have their benefits, and disadvantages. We need each of them.
If our lives become too routine, with nothing that distinguishes us from anyone else, then it feels like we’ve disappeared.
On the other hand, if something makes us unable to live a “normal” life and we can’t do “what everyone else does”, that feels unfair.
This balance is what makes Marvel films work. The action and danger only mean something because you buy in to the characters, and that’s what their back-stories (their “normal”) are for.
Don’t look at superheroes and think you can’t be like them. You already are. Do your best to discover your powers (talents) and use them positively.
And remember, your “normal” is where you get your balance and meaning from.
