The Most Important Shot in It's a Bird

As I was reading this novel, I was looking for shots that really stood out to me, and I found a few. However, there was only one shot that was a direct cutaway from the linear look of the story. What I mean by that is that there are three formats (shown by the framing) that Seagle utilizes throughout the novel: present day, flashback, and Superman descriptions. But on page 119, Steven cuts from his flashback to a present day shot of him making amends with his father, and with Superman: "That's what Superman is all about. To remind us that we have hurdles... and as long as we keep jumping them.. were still in the race." This is a medium to long shot of an embrace between father and son. Its the first time that the father shows any non anger emotion. The fact that its a medium/ long shot gives the characters space in the frame, and implies room the grow in their relationship. This is the moment that things change for Steven. He realizes that even if he gets this disease, he will be happy with the life that he has lived. Additionally, this moment and "George's Dance" give Steven the confidence to write Superman, and even amaze kids with the super hero at the end of the novel.