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I believe my opponents on the pro-superman side, while correctly noting that these characters represent the ideals of their respective countries, make several errors that ultimately undermine their own argument. These errors, once examined, correctly reveal the superiority of Goku. First: that national strength translates into just ideals. No one would suggest that, because one country loses a war and another wins, or one country is stronger, that the winning side's ideals must be better. That is patently false, the ideals must be examined on their own terms, and the qualities of the characters should be treated similarly. Simply assuming a just world is fallacious. Secondly: that Goku is necessarily a 'childish' character, while superman is 'mature'. A simple examination of historical context would prove this wrong. Both characters such as Superman and Goku are aimed at children, because that is the purpose of these stories. Both enculture children. If one is childish, so must the other be. Their usage in this sense is identical. But what of those ideals? Both Superman and Goku have great personal strength. Both uphold the good. But their psychologies are opposed: superman is fundamentally a proud person, holding strict moral codes and expecting others to live up to them as well. Goku is humble, frequently willing to sacrifice himself for his friends, emphasizing the importance of community. It is this difference that makes Goku the better character, someone who embraces the help of many people who are much weaker than him, but always treats them seriously, never being brash. To superman, the earth is something to be saved, but to Goku, it's home.
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