Superman is one of the greatest superheroes who ever lived. Since Superman's creation, he has been America's Man of Steel for approximately seventy-five years. However, the awesome character was created by two not-so-super high school teenagers, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, which ultimately shows, throughout Superman's life in a comic book, anyone can be anyone. what if he thinks about it. Superman fought America's battles with his almighty strength and impartial view of people; above all, man never gives up. Based on the criteria identified by Jencks who states: "Not only does a rhetorical object express values...ideologies, hopes, fears, religion, [and] social structure" (quoted in Burchardt 608), Superman is clearly an example of a rhetorical object. Superman's strength is absolutely incredible. The Man of Steel can launch cars around Metropolis, lift buildings with one hand, travel back in time in flight, and stop bullets with both his eyes. He can do all this while maintaining a love affair with Lois Lane, who is unaware that the two men in her life are one and the same. By far, Superman's most impressive ability is flying; man can jump into the air and fly away to save the world. He shouted: “High, high and far!” » (Superman), as he flew to save someone who needed help. Superman could have taken over the world in a day and become a super-villain using his powers for greed. Instead, he fought Lex Luthor's selfishness, driven by his lust for money. Superman could have turned his back on America and watched the world turn to rubble if he hadn't saved anyone. Maybe Superman didn't become selfish and violent because he felt like everyone else in America, without the supernatural powers. The car...... middle of paper ...... rt its fans. Based on the criteria identified by Jencks who states: “Not only does a rhetorical object express values…ideologies, hopes, fears, religion, [and] social structure” (qtd. in Burchardt 608). Superman has been proven to be clearly a good example of a rhetorical object. Superman helped America fight its own battles while he fought his. He's an immigrant who found love and made something of himself. The cartoon savior gives the world a hero, someone to look up to as well and who inspires one to be virtuous and caring. Superman volunteers to help, while asking for nothing in return except that America hopefully passes on the help. Works Cited Burgchardt, Carl. Readings in Rhetorical Criticism. 3rd ed. State College: Strata Publishing, 2005. Print.Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Superman Story. Real. Kevin Burns. Warner Home Video, Inc., 2006. DVD.