Creative choices. The tornado scene intended a "cave of questions" to organically shape Clark's character, rather than 12-years in an actual literal cave. Exploring why the alternatives of Jonathan living, saving a child, or dying of natural causes frustrate this intention. How to find themes and how this scene fits-into and supports those themes.
"If you wanted and expected sameness, perfection, tradition, and safety... why in the world would you ever invite an alien immigrant into your life...
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