>>212513983Nolan, Goyer, and Snyder expected too much out of you smooth brain downies;Jonathan Kent is literally the realist Pa Kent ever seen.
You see, numb nuts, KAL didn't have Bullet time. Because Jonathan spoke with Witnesses who saw KAL move super fast.
What makes this portrayal so powerful is how deeply Jonathan understands human nature — both his son's and society’s. He fears what could happen if Clark is treated unjustly, bullied, rejected, or hunted: that the pain could twist him into something vengeful, a Brightburn-style figure who turns his wrath on humanity. But he also dreads the opposite — that too much adoration, too early, could create a false sense of moral infallibility. That Clark might become addicted to praise, shaping his identity around public perception rather than true character, ultimately turning into a Homelander-type figure who demands love and obedience instead of earning it.
This Jonathan Kent walks a razor's edge, trying to teach restraint, humility, and patience to someone who could change the world with a flick of his wrist. It’s this tension, between fear and hope, power and humility, that makes him feel less like a superhero mentor archetype and more like a real father navigating an impossible situation.
