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Originally posted by Cartesian DoubtPlot device in the sense of not arising logically from character action or story background but rather determined by writer whim to move a story along. For example: is kryptonite rare or easily found? If it's rare, then only certain very capable individuals should be able to get a hold of it, as opposed to some Joe Thug who keeps it in his coat pocket in case you-know-who shows up.
Not to be pedantic, but doesn't it have to be a 'plot device' by definition of "plot" and "device"
Originally posted by zeeli disagree, in part. Sure he kinda gay but compassion cant kill him, the little green rock can, which makes it his greatest weakness.
supermans greatest weakness is his overall compassion for all living life. If hes was more ruthless he would be almost physically unbeatable by any mortal.
Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
The Perfect weakness.Most superheroes don't even have weakness and makes them look dull.
See DBZ.
Hahahahaha, you know, not being invincible and therefore beatable in fair fight, is certainly much better than an idiotic imaginary weakness you need, to make the character a bit more acceptable. Superman is an extremely dull character in most forms and his weaknesses do little to make him more interesting.