Flight Vs Invisibility Vs Flight

Humanity has observed the heavens, viewing the feathered birds above them, being contemptuous with their freedom of being winged creatures with the ability of flight. According to Orville Wright, “the desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors”, something that has been ingrained in the minds of mankind. To claim to possess flight, is to possess the ability to resist the pull of a planet’s gravity and navigate through the sky, which many would disregard for invisibility, to been unseen to the naked eye (Fandom). A chord is struck in the minds of individuals, who encounter this question, “Which is better: invisibility or flight?”, their mental abilities are profusely challenged, considering the benefits of gaining this superpower,

To rob a little, to hurt a little and there is the end”, which is exclaimed by the Invisible Man in Herbert. G. Wells’ novel. With that being said, examining this proclamation, one can denote that invisibility has its shortcomings. As it relates to moral quandary, flight does not question your moral belief, as in majority of superhero films, the one who possesses flight, is usually the superhero. Furthermore, flight is for those who usually desire to do good with their powers, they are shameless, fearless individuals, who would rather face danger as oppose vanishing. No one can fathom the actions of the shepherd Gyges, whom obtained the power of invisibility through “turning the collets of a ring”, this power which eventually clouded his moral thought, as he “seduces the queen, murders the king, and takes control of the kingdom for himself” (ac.journal.org). The minor daydreams we possess, nearly never involve such corrupt actions, as the shepherd Gyges. Invisibility evokes the human lack of inhumanity, conscience and their selfishness, which is expressed in H. G. Wells novel, “The Invisible Man”, which leaves the antagonist isolated and empty. Flight, however, does not lower itself to such a low standard, generally speaking, those who choose flight, choose moral standards, as oppose to surrendering to such