Cid Vs American

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In this essay I have chosen to compare the Cid Ruy Diaz de Vivar with Superman, a fictional character, a comic book superhero and famous movies.
The legend of El Cid sits in the era of the Middle Ages around the twelfth century, when society was divided into fiefs or kingdoms preceded by a King, who dominated a given territory and engaged in the defense and protection of its people. The subjects, in turn, pay taxes to contribute to the King in such objectives. El Cid was not a conflict but was extraordinarily brave and loyal to their King character. He possessed great virtues of the boldest warriors, a recognizable boldness in fighting and almost did not recognize limits. He was endowed with special abilities for combat and unmatched
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It is known as "The Man of Steel", "The Man of Tomorrow" and "The Last Son of Krypton" by the general public of comics and movies. The original story that was born on the planet Krypton and his parents sent him on a ship bound for Earth when I was little, because of the destruction of their planet. It was discovered and adopted by an American couple farmers who called Smallville Clark Kent and he was raised by a strict moral code. It was rude and aggressive. The character intruded catch criminals, scammers, acts of injustice and violence in general. Its behavior was somewhat surprising compared to the methods to which they are accustomed current audiences. Superman is mobilized by a strict sense of justice and of producing the good in people in a selfless …show more content…
and yet, though he was starved city great in the retinue of the Cid staying. So, once again, Rodrigo called his vassals from other lands and all people of Christian Spain to be ... want to join the army ... Once assembled, Minaya recounted. Warriors numbered more than three thousand. With them, the Cid began a relentless siege to the city. Nine months resisted Valencia, and the tenth month surrendered. So the Christians entered triumphant and the top of the palace, nailed his flag. But the celebration did not last long. Just the time to group the troops and arranged to fight again. This time it was the king of Seville who sought to end Rodrigo. The fierce battle lasted several hours and spread beyond Valencia. And while many Christians died fighting in the end the victory went to them once more ...

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