Scobl Skoble On The Morality Of Superheroes

Everyone is different, each with individual opinions on what is morally acceptable. Therefore, there are many standpoints people have about the morals of superheroes. Skoble asserts that “the main question is not whether we as ordinary people would be prepared to do what a superhero might have to do…” (39). Instead, Skoble believes the more important question to ask is whether or not they can keep the world under control without a figure stepping out of moral standards to “save” the world. From this, Skoble responds to all differences regarding the immorality of superheroes and redirects the question to why superheroes are needed in the first place. Because of this, Skoble tries to answer the question of a superhero’s morality by starting at the root of the problem, commenting that superheroes come because of human errors in everyday life. …show more content…
Although superheroes are sometimes required to do things that goes against the standard norm, their actions are not deemed immoral just because the society is uncomfortable with the consequences. For example, superheroes sometimes would have to go out of their way to prevent a crime or help law enforcement catch a criminal. Skoble’s argument about not questioning about superheroes’ actions, but why superheroes need to exist is very true. Even if events and problems happen, someone will have to step up and most people would not choose to take action. This makes superheroes moral because they exist with the intention to make the world a better