Board Thread:Arrow discussions/@comment-33402819-20171124071716/@comment-27700324-20171124214850

SeanWheeler wrote: Well, the whole thing about villains going after loved ones, a lot of villains know the hero's identity. Almost every season's big bad knew the hero's identity. Black Siren knows Oliver is the Green Arrow, but hasn't told Cayden James. Yes, Savitar wanted to kill Iris, but only so he could live. Eobard killed Nora in frustration for not killing Barry. Yes, Zoom did kill Henry to piss him off. Okay, so they do attack Barry's loved ones. I see why Barry wouldn't want any more villains knowing him. Same with Kara. Most of her enemies don't know who she is. However when people like Rick figure it out, Alex is in danger. Same with other people in her life like James Olsen and Winn when Non figured out who Kara was. So these heroes need their identity kept a secret to protect those they love.