When superheroes have no sense of mission, even the basic morality and conscience of human beings are lost, citizens are kept in the dark and still worship them, regard them as idols and saviors. What kind of society will this be? The Boys not only presents these plots naked, but the audience will be surprised after watching it. This is the society we live in. Everyone refers to The Boys as an "anti-British drama". Although there are indeed many plots that satirize superheroes, it is better to say that the real irony is the entertainment industry, politics, and the entire social system. In a society that pursues democracy, mastering public opinion is equivalent to mastering the public and shaping a good image. As long as you are not discovered, and as long as you secretly make many transactions, you are still an idol pursued by others. It does not matter what you are inside, as long as you can satisfy the public. The fantasy is enough. Therefore, everyone is painstakingly managing their own image and catering to the requirements of the public. In the era of the information explosion, no one will use their minds to distinguish the authenticity of information, and only screen the "truth" that they want to believe. The author really likes the changes in the play. In the comics, Starlight's sense of existence is very weak, and she was directly promoted to the heroine in the play, focusing on her changes all the way after entering Vought, from full of enthusiasm to self-questioning, to finally sticking to her beliefs. It’s just like when we first entered society, we all have dreams and want to do something, but reality hits us step by step. Success is not as bright and beautiful on the surface. The more magnificent the place, the more dilapidated it is. . At this time, we may not be able to maintain our original intentions like Starlight. Some people may choose to give up, and some people may become Queen Maeve. The superheroes in our minds are all capable people, have very strong bodies, and have a sense of justice. However, whether it is the world of The Boys or in real life, perfect superheroes do not exist, but occasionally, there will be Hughie who comforts an unfamiliar Starlight; Starlight who rescues the opponent after being cheated by Hughie; almost was Kimiko Kill Frenchie who is still patiently accepting each other. Life is horrible many times. When I am down, I always hope to have a superhero to save myself, but it is all delusions. But life is like The Boys. Maybe even "superheroes" are evil, but there will still be a little starlight scattered in every corner, not enough to keep warm, but enough to lead the way.
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