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A popular figure in science fiction and fantasy is the melodic theme of a “ prefer one”—an individual , somehow more gifted than the rest , who will save the day , or serve usher in a favorable historic period . In theGreen Lanternmythos , Hal Jordan is sometimes viewed as the “ chosen one ” and John Stewart holler it out inGreen Lantern # 8 ..
The conception of a “ chosen one ’ resonates throughout genre fiction , and some of pop culture ’s most enduring franchises , such asStar WarsandHarry Potter , are built around this idea ; history of the “ chosen one ” can also be found in myth and folk story as well . Hal Jordan is sometimes viewed in this room . As the first homo to conjoin the Green Lantern Corps , Jordan has butted heads with his Lake Superior in the Guardians of the Universe on many social occasion , perhaps more than any other Lantern . He on a regular basis challenges their authorisation , and in some instances , he record them the misplay of their room — the classicGreen Lantern / Green Arrowrun is an example . While Jordan ’s accomplishments are great — he is far from the “ take one , ” and John Stewart shoots this idea down . Ironically enough , John Stewart himself may bea “ chosen one . ”
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InGreen Lantern # 8by Geoffrey Thorne , ChrisCross , and Marco Santucci , John Stewart is desperate to break the secret of who attacked the Green Lantern Corps . He meets Lonar of New Genesis , who take Stewart on an odyssey that take him back millions of years , before the Guardianscreated the Green Lantern Corps . Lonar is coy about why he brought Stewart there , speaking in riddles and half - the true . All the while , Lonar hints at a great destiny for Stewart , saying he will soon “ ascend . ” Stewart , feed up with Lonar ’s equivocalness , tells him that so many of his ( Stewart ’s ) friend have charge as the “ chosen one ” and that he rejects the estimate , saying “ we make our own fates . ”
John Stewart does not call Hal Jordan out by name here , but it is impossible not to guess Hal is one of the “ friends ” he is mention to . Hal ’s bravery and great deeds set him above other Lanterns , but he is far from the chosen one . Indeed , in light of Hal ’s history — slaughteringcountless Green Lanternsduring the infamous “ Emerald Twilight ” storyline , he is anything but a prefer one . Interestingly enough , John Stewart himself is facing such a quandary ; Lonar has made it clear a grand lot expect John Stewart , a future tense that relieve oneself Stewart very near to a “ chosen one . ” Stewart rejects such notions , leave readers to wonder how his destiny will play out . Will he embrace this role ? Or will he reject it , in favor of partake whatever tycoon he is specify to receive ?
Green LanternJohn Stewart uses hisfriend Hal Jordanto call out an overdone and wore out pop culture trope . Stewart knows enough about Hal Jordan to make love he is anything but a prefer one .
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