While this aspect functions well for Zack Snyder’s take on Superman, it’d be nice to see the character be a figure of hope too.
Superman’s general attitude in Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been a major point of criticism from fans who feel that the character is being misrepresented.
Comic book Superman is certainly a figure to aspire to, but Cavill’s Superman hasn’t quite reached that point yet, still trying to decide if he should even bother saving people.
Perhaps after Superman’s brief spell of death is over, he’ll have a new focus to match the brighter change of direction the DCEU seems to be heading in.