Examples Of Heroism In Beowulf

Heroism as seen in today’s world and in Beowulf In the world today, there are many heroes that people look up to and praise. Heroes’ aspects are different in different societies, and the people in the society define their heroes. Today in America’s society, many people consider Michael Phelps a hero. Michael Phelps is an Olympic medalist who has won twenty-three gold medals, and he has shown to be unbeatable in swimming. Michael Phelps has participated in three consecutive Olympic competitions while competing in different styles of swimming. While everyone in Olympics tries hard in order to win a medal, most of them would not have been shocked if they finished the competition later than Phelps. Swimming at least eighty thousand meters a week, Phelps shows endurance in water while having an astonishing training routine (Richie Allen). Phelps is an American hero after winning Olympic medals for his country and beating many other “unbeatable” swimmers. This athlete took the risks of injury to achieve something for America because he felt the responsibility to achieve more. After

In the epic poem Beowulf, Beowulf, the protagonist, is considered a hero to the Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf’s heroism is really similar to Michael Phelps’ heroism. Beowulf is described as a character who shows different characteristics than everyone else in the society. He fights against different antagonists and beats all of them. He can swim underwater extraordinarily and wants to prove himself for his people. Michael Phelps has all these characteristics of being a hero although the world has changed since the Anglo-Saxons. He gains fame, and everyone praises him as a unique swimmer. He is undefeatable and proves himself to his people and other nations. At the end, Phelps retires from swimming because even heroes have an ending like Beowulf who was killed by a dragon, but Michael is honored by his