Legendary vs. Modern Day Heros
Heroes have been around for ages and they all seem to obtain characteristics that captivate their people to view them as heroes. To be a hero means to rise above the troubled situation and become the bigger person. Beowulf was a hero for his people just as Katniss Everdeen was a hero for her people in thrilling novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins They were very similar in ways but differed in ways as well. Selflessness, bravery, and weapons used were just three of the things that symbolize their heroism.
Katniss Everdeen and Beowulf were both volunteers to protect their people. Katniss volunteered for her district, in place of her sister, to fight in the hunger games. There was a good chance that she would
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Katniss is brave by not only fighting in the games but also towards the media. In the games, the media would interview the players and most were all very fake about their beliefs but Katniss knew what was happening was wrong and she was not fearful about expressing that. She speaks her mind to the media, which was a very brave thing for a regular girl to do towards a high class media. Beowulf shows his bravery in the fights that he has with Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. These are the only fights recorded in the story but it is said that he fought in more than just these three. During his fight with Grendel, he set aside his sword, Hrunting, because Grendel had no weapons so he was being fair. This was an act of bravery because Beowulf could have fought Grendel with his sword but he approached him with bravery. Both Beowulf and Katniss were rewarded for their bravery by gaining followers throughout their journey. The main difference behind their bravery is that Katniss had to be brave and Beowulf had the natural bravery in him. Although Katniss was being brave by speaking her mind to the media, she had to show bravery for her sister and her family to try and let them know that she would be okay throughout the game. Beowulf did not have to be brave for anyone but himself. He could have not fought the monster, the monster’s mother, or the dragon. However, it was a natural instinct for him to not be scared but to be brave
A true modern hero is able to set aside fear and act on the matter at hand, which signifies the quality of courage. Being Courageous can set you apart from others, because you are willing to carry out actions that are beneficial for the greater good. Any one can say they are going to do something, but when the claim is backed with actions they truly display courage. Beowulf is the epitome of being courageous. He voluntarily
A hero is a person that has everything you would look for if you were wanting a great protector and warrior just like this epic Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf, was first composed oral and later translated and written down by christian monks . This poem many have read it but nobody knew the author it was anonymous . The epic poem really shows the culture of the anglo saxons and what they believed in. That's why in the epic poem Beowulf his character shows and revivals these traits . The real anglo saxon hero traits that Beowulf is showing are generosity faithfulness and courage in the epic poem.
There many ways to describe a hero but in my words the way I describe as is someone who risks dieing everyday for the ones they love or for the people and someone who isnt afraid to stand up to a very difficult task at hand.Beowulf is an excellent example of an archetypal hero in the following in the following three ways: he risks death and glory for greater good of society,he has super human strength,he decapitated grendels mother, and he is a strong responsible leader.In conclusion those are my examples of why beowulf is a hero.
Different cultures expect different things from their heroes. In Beowulf they expect heroes to be loyal strong and brave whereas in The Odyssey people expect their heroes to balance mind body and spirit and in My Hero Academia heroes are expected to be selfless and sacrifice themselves. In Beowulf the hero, Beowulf, is expected to be loyal, be strong, and be brave. Beowulf is a hero because he exhibits all of these treats. He shows his loyalty when he helps Hrothgar fend of Grendel because Hrothgar at one point had helped Beowulf’s father. Beowulf is being loyal by repaying his father's debt by helping Hrothgar. Beowulf shows his strength by being able to rip of the arm of an incredibly strong monster like Grendel. In the epic Beowulf fights an incredibly strong monster that had been terrorizing Hrothgar's land. He shows extreme strength by ripping Grendel's arm off. He also shows how brave he is when he and the thanes go to fight the dragon and all of the thanes run away but him and wiglaf. This shows his bravery and that he is calm in the face of danger.
The epic poem Beowulf provides the comparison of two major battles with Grendel and the Dam. The two battles, although under different circumstances, provide proof of Beowulf’s strength and heroic traits. In the first battle Beowulf protects the Danes against their enemy Grendel, in a fair and defensive fight that resolves the issue. In less than a day, the Dam strikes and Beowulf is determined to defeat her. In the mere Beowulf is the aggressor and almost dies, but courageously continues and obtains a victory. Beowulf is known for his courage, bravery, and not only physical but also mental strength. We learn from both battles that Beowulf embodies the qualities of a true hero. Beowulf’s strength in both battles complete his own hero development and his mission.
Most of us have heard of heroes such as Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and even Hulk. All heroes fight for a good cause and they possess the qualities of bravado, strength, ethics, and most notably, they fight against evil. These traits apply to Beowulf, and to a modern day hero like Batman. Even though these heroes have different backgrounds, they had same traits and had a great impact in their society. One of the distinct similarities between Beowulf and Batman is that, they used their strength to fight evil in the society, since none of them had super powers. Their disparity lies in the reason why they are fighting evil in the society.
Beowulf also shows courage in all of his battles. His intelligence is far above any others. He used the sword made by the giants to kill Grendel’s mother. In lines 210-222, it describes how he was quick and saw the sword “hammered by giants, strong and blessed with their magic…and struck with all the strength he had left, caught her in the neck and cut it through…”
Beowulf is an interesting tale of heroism, where the strong-willed and heroic Beowulf single handedly slays an evil beast named Grendel to save all the innocent people that he has been feasting on. Although these characters are from two completely different sides of the spectrum, they do show both similarities and differences throughout the story. Beowulf is one of the most well known people in all of the land, While Grendel is an outcast, that lives in the wild, as far away from civilization as possible, and hates nothing more than than the hum of a joyous celebration going on near him, Beowulf is loyal, compassionate, heroic brave and affectionate to his fellow human beings. He fights for what is right and destroys
Everyday people have to face danger, and they have to show off some type of bravery. Bravery is a huge factor for the characters in Beowulf,
Beowulf is an epic that is the first great work of English Literature. It was written between the 8th and 11th century by an unknown author. The main character is Beowulf, a man who is stronger than all, braver than most, and the main questions asked. Is Beowulf a hero? Beowulf is considered a hero by many defining things. The first thing would have to be his strength, Beowulf is outstandingly strong. Second would be his bravery, Beowulf protected his men along with a full village of people. Lastly his leadership skills, Beowulf showed skills unlike any man, he was fearless which made him so successful. Beowulf had the strength of 30 men just in one hand. He was able fight Grendel with his bare hands, he ripped of Grendel’s arm. These are a few things that show the strength that Beowulf had acquired.
John F.Kennedy one of america's great leaders said, “Don’t ask what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” This is the level of heroic thought that Beowulf failed to achieve. Beowulf and his men should have been fighting for a greater cause with a more holistic affect on society, rather than for themselves. We are shown Beowulf's selfish ways during the fight with Grendel. “Human eyes were watching his evil steps (Grendel),Waiting to see his swift hard claws. Grendel snatched at the first Great, he came to, rip him apart/He (Grendel) stepped to another still body, clutched at Beowulf with his claws, grasped at a strong-hearted wakeful sleeper.” (26-31,36-37) Therefore, Beowulf was awake and watched his man die. But he didn't do anything to stop Grendel or to start fighting Grendel after the deed was done. Instead, the attitude of a truly heroic hero would be more concerned about group success than with success of their own goals.
A hero not only needs to be physically outstanding, but he also needs to have integrity, moral values and needs to act without thinking in his own benefit. Beowulf has many characteristics of a hero but he also has some defects that make me think that he wouldn’t be considered a hero in today´s world. A hero concept evolves with a culture, Beowulf has many things that the Anglo-Saxons viewed as heroism but he misses many things that are important for a modern hero.
The second comparison is how they are both get rewarded for doing the right thing. After Beowulf destroys the monster he gets a boat load of treasure to bring back to his people. The soldiers get rewards for helping out like a lot of money for joining, they get their college education paid for, and they get better jobs later on in their life.
In Beowulf, the protagonist Beowulf is shown as a hero with extrodinary strength. This is not what makes him a hero. By definition, a hero is a man of exceptional quality. However this term does not do Beowulf justice. His self-imposed purpose in life is to help others, and eventually sacrifices his own life in doing so. Beowulf’s battle with the dragon serves as a critique of the notion that Beowulf is a hero. The Dragon section displays many of Beowulf’s heoric characteristics. Beowulf establishes himself as a hero by fighting the dragon, exemplifing strength and courage when fighting the dragon, and sacrificing himself so that others can live.
However, what makes someone a hero? Some people can also be kind and courageous but only some get credit for it. This makes it hard to identify what a true hero is. True heroism is when someone is courageous, charitable and loyal of others. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats from an old English epic poem, shows all these qualities in his story. An epic hero has to perform heroic deeds. Beowulf kills Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, all of which are heroic deeds that no one else was able or willing to take on. The foes that Beowulf fought were all beyond human strength and capabilities and required superhuman abilities to bring down. Some of Beowulf ’s most important traits as an epic hero include bravery, superhuman physical strength, and the willingness to risk his life for the greater good. An epic hero is not perfect or immortal, but he is a sort of super human. He is larger-than-life in the sense that his qualities exceed those of regular