Superman is one of the greatest superheroes who ever lived. Since his creation, Superman 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, during Superman's lifetime in a comic book, anyone can be anything if they just put their mind to it. Superman fought America's battles with his omnipotent strength and an 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" (qtd. in Burchardt 608), Superman is clearly an example of as a rhetorical object. Superman's strength is absolutely amazing. The Man of Steel can launch cars around Metropolis, lift buildings with one hand, fly back in time, and stop bullets with two eyes. He can do all this while maintaining a romance with Lois Lane, who doesn't know that the two men in her life are one. By far, Superman's most impressive ability is flying; man can jump into the air and soar to save the world. He shouted: "Up, up and away!" (Superman), as he flew to save someone in need of help. Superman could have taken over the world in one day and become a super villain using his powers for greed. Instead he fought Lex Luthor's selfishness which was 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 he was just like everyone else in America, minus the supernatural powers. The car... in the center of the card... attracts 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). It has been clearly demonstrated that Superman is a good example of a rhetorical object. Superman helped America fight its own battles as he fought his. He is an immigrant who found love and did something for himself. The cartoon savior offers the world a hero, someone to look up to and push to be virtuous and caring. Superman volunteers to help, asking for nothing in return other than, hopefully, America passing along 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 Story of Superman. Dir. Kevin Burns.