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“Okay, Ma,” he whispered.

The answer is usually found in the Kent farmhouse. Clark loves humanity because Martha loved him first. She treated him not as a weapon or a freak, but as a son. This maternal bond grounds the character, preventing him from becoming a detached, all-powerful ruler and ensuring he remains a hero who fights for the "American Way" and the safety of the innocent. clarkandmartha

protects his soul from the isolation that his powers might otherwise cause. “Okay, Ma,” he whispered