: He reconciles the teachings of Jonathan Kent, who raised him with honor, and Jor-El, who prepared him as a warrior.
: Clark finally masters the ability to fly, symbolizing his ultimate release from the physical and emotional tethers of his past. [S10E22] Protection
The finale pits Clark against Darkseid, a spiritual force of darkness that preys on inner doubt. To protect the Earth from the approaching planet Apokolips, Clark must move beyond individual acts of heroism to become a symbol. This transition is visually and narratively cemented when Clark: : He reconciles the teachings of Jonathan Kent,
: Rather than just physically fighting, he moves Apokolips out of orbit, breaking Darkseid's hold over the world and becoming a beacon of hope. To protect the Earth from the approaching planet
The Evolution of Protection in the Smallville Series Finale The series finale of Smallville (S10E22, "Finale, Part 2") serves as the definitive culmination of Clark Kent’s decade-long journey from a farm boy in Smallville to the world’s greatest protector. Throughout the series, the theme of "protection" shifted from a burden of secrecy and isolation to an inspired act of global leadership and hope.