Sometimes. If the sentence is two independent clauses then they would need either a period or a semicolon. A comma would be used if you had an independent and dependent clause.
Answer:
Lord Jim was a man with a good physique, almost appeared as one not to relate with but far from intimidating. He was a man of good hygiene and as a matter of fact, he was so good at his job that it gained him popularity
<span>According to Shaw, Higgins is the hero of the play</span>
