Joel Hagstrom- Why We Wish: Sigmund Freud

In Sigmund Freud's paper, "The Relation of the Poet to Day-Dreaming", a psychoanalytic approach to art is taken.  One of the most interesting points that Freud makes in this paper is that he thinks works of art are "really the fulfillment of concealed wishes."  He then goes on to point out super heroes as an example.  From Freud's perspective, we derive pleasure from viewing super powers and super heroes because we have an outlet to view the result of what would happen if our inner desires, ie. ability to fly,  accomplish incredible tasks, etc., were able to be achieved.  I fell like this could be the reason why many individuals find pleasure in writing and viewing awesome acts.  We can feel the overwhelmingly positive sense of satisfaction by living vicariously through those "super heroes" we see around us.  I also think we feel this satisfaction because people tend to look up to individuals who excel at what they themselves are not capable of.  Do you agree with Freud on this subject?  Are there any super heroes or super powers you wish you could be/have because you lack them yourself?