Superheros sit at the intersection of ideology and desire, says MacEwen (classical languages and literatures, Agnes Scott College, Georgia), sit at the pinnacle not of perfection but of a human
desire for perfection. They show what people think they deserve, but that differs from person to person and from society to society, so it is best to know how a hero makes an affect before
saying who really is a hero and who really deserves what. She hopes her study will both help readers understand ancient drama, and add to their pleasure in watching heroes. Annotation 穢2006
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