When something that should make a person happy starts to cause annoyance, or even pain, the first thing a person thinks of is whether to continue?
Gwen was no exception.
She wasn't sure if she truly liked being a Superhero?
Or if she merely liked the feeling of being thanked?
If it was the latter, then she should give up being a Superhero now.
Because currently, those who hated her far outnumbered those who liked and thanked her!
Gwen also didn't know why this was the case.
She was clearly doing a good thing.
But people seemed to never remember the good deeds a person did, only what she didn't do.
For example, a very popular discussion online recently was why Spider-Woman was not seen at the scene of the Printer Apartment Fire?
The Printer Apartment Fire happened two days ago. It was around 9 PM when a fire broke out in the Printer Apartment building in the Bronx. It was a 7-story apartment building, with six or seven small units on each floor, housing over a hundred Black people. It is well-known that the Bronx has the most Black and Latino residents. Moreover, the economy there is relatively undeveloped, the environment is chaotic, and public safety is poor, with crime occurring frequently.
That fire was also an arson case.
The economic losses caused by the fire were not much, but it burned several black people to death, which attracted a lot of social attention.
Originally, everyone should have been discussing when the police would catch the culprit.
But somehow, people started discussing why Spider-Woman, who had been active in Free City recently, didn't go to save people at that time.
Then a lot of people started saying that Spider-Woman was a racist, and that she didn't treat black people as human beings.
Heaven knows, Gwen has never been a racist!
Although she doesn't like black people very much, she definitely doesn't hate them.
At most, she's just not close to them.
As a result, online, she became a typical racist, treating the lives of black people as pigs and dogs.
To be honest, such words might provoke animal protection associations.
However, Gwen's concern was clearly not on that.
She was cyberbullied!
And it was cyberbullying with trumped-up charges.
"I'm not a racist at all, and that night I was in another place apprehending another group of criminals. I had no idea there was a fire there."
Gwen felt wronged; she felt that she hadn't done anything wrong, yet she was being cursed like this.
Her heart grew cold!
She was tired!
"So you don't want to be a Superhero anymore?"
Rhodey asked her.
Upon hearing this, Gwen hesitated.
She had never thought of becoming a Superhero before.
She also didn't have the same "with great power comes great responsibility" burden as other Spider-Man.
But ever since she became a Superhero, Gwen had gradually come to like the feeling.
It was like the feeling she got when performing for an audience on stage; she liked this feeling and couldn't bear to give it all up.
But... she really couldn't stand it anymore!
Rhodey saw that Gwen didn't truly want to give up being a Superhero.
She was just hurt by those keyboard warriors online.
So, Rhodey said, "If you still want to continue being a Superhero, then you have to learn to ignore the judgments of those people online."
"No one is perfect; no one can achieve flawlessness."
"Even the Avengers have a lot of haters online, and a legend like Captain America, don't many people dislike him?"
"I'm not saying this to make you accept these people's criticisms, because some people are born to speak without thinking, and their happiness is always built on the suffering of others."
"I'm just trying to tell you that your abilities are limited, and you can't help everyone!"
"If you're willing, help those you can."
"If you're not willing, what do you care what they say afterward!"
"Could it be that just because of some words from people who are irrelevant to you, your life can be swayed?"
"Let them go to hell!"
"Remember one thing! The greater the ability, the greater the desire!"
"You just need to make sure you don't harm others; that's already doing very well."
"If you can use your abilities to help some people, that's simply being an Angel!"
"So, don't be too demanding of yourself, let yourself off the hook! As long as you can have a clear conscience, that's enough."
Perched on the railing, Gwen fell into contemplation as she listened to Rhodey's words.
After a long time, she seemed to understand something and nodded.
"I understand what you mean. I was overthinking it."
Gwen said, "Just as you said, the greater the ability, the greater the desire. It's enough for me to control my desires and have a clear conscience."
"Demanding too much of myself to be perfect is inherently impossible."
"I was too stubborn in the past; I won't be like that anymore!"
A teachable child!
Rhodey looked at Gwen's change and nodded with satisfaction.
A perfect Superhero does not exist.
Superman also has flaws!
And it would be very tiring.
Gwen is just a newly adult girl; she shouldn't have to bear so much.
Just as Uncle Ben guided Peter Parker's life direction, today Rhodey also pointed Gwen to a new life direction.
The difference, however, is that Uncle Ben's requirement for Peter Parker was to do his best.
Whereas Rhodey's requirement for Gwen was to just be happy!
"Spider-Woman, be a Superhero out of interest, let go of the burden, and set off lightly!"
Rhodey smiled and extended his hand, looking at Gwen.
Gwen looked at him, then smiled and took his hand.
"Out of interest?"
"That sounds pretty good too."