"And when you show yourself to the world...it will be a different age than ours, Clark. A silver age of heroism...that will start when they look up into the sky at you with hope for tomorrow. You will help everyone to embrace it." - Dr. Fate, to Clark, Absolute Justice Clark Kent's destiny is a major theme in Smallville. Throughout the series, Clark struggles with his destiny, as he decides what to do with his powers: