1. It is common for the human psyche, which is often confounded by the distinction between the world it experiences and the world it wants, to create heroes to reconcile the divide. Heroism feeds on instability and a perceived void, and people cannot resist the seductive allure of a bold figure who will stand up to right wrongs, without regard for fear or personal injury. We humans create these superhuman ideals because they represent all that we find lacking in ourselves, both individually and as a society. And we derive strength from them, hoping they can redeem a flawed universe. The primary purpose of this passage is to