Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary

15 – You Are My Son – Understanding Jonathan


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In this episode, we do a little music-appreciation of Clark's theme and break down the reveal of the starship. We explore Jonathan's background and his parenting.  Finally we look at a deleted scene shared by Costner.
Featuring clips with Hans Zimmer, Dylan Sprayberry, Katie Couric & Bryant Gumbel, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner.
We touch on the following questions:


* What does Clark's theme say about the Kents?
* How does Zimmer relate to Superman?
* How could the Kents have hidden the ship?
* Why didn't the government come and take the ship?
* What kind of access to information did Jonathan have?
* Why is Jonathan skeptical of the government?
* Why does Jonathan think the world will fear extraterrestrials?
* Why did Jonathan tell people to go for the overpass?
* What is the significance of Kansas State?
* What cues does Man of Steel take from Superman Earth One?
* What would Jor-El think of Jonathan?
* How did Jonathan deal with Clark's emotions?
* What kinds of values could Jonathan teach Clark as a farmer?
* Why did they cut Jonathan fishing with Clark?

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Man of Steel Myths:

* Metropolis Was Annihilated - YouTube
* Clark Should Have Used Super Speed - YouTube

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