Similarities Of Beowulf

Despite the popular depiction, not all heroes wear capes. Modern day media has shaped the most well-known heroes to be Superheroes. Children grow up on heroes like Batman, Superman, and Spider-man, aspiring to save the world someday just like them. However, they fail to realize that not every hero has a uniformed suit or theme music. Some heroic figures perform courageous acts within the surrounding darkness rather than directly in the spotlight itself. The character Hassan from the novel The Kite Runner is an example of hero who does not outwardly reveal his gallant actions. On the other hand, Beowulf from the epic poem Beowulf is exactly what a hero is stereotypically known as. Both characters are classified as heroes; however, both of their actions differ to fit the classification. Hassan from The Kite Runner and Beowulf from Beowulf are both courageous, sacrificed an aspect of themselves, and made things easier for others, which displays their heroism even though their actions are performed differently

Two characters in different epic poems have many heroic similarities. These two characters are: Beowulf and Roland. Each do different tasks, for example, Beowulf bravely attacks a monster Grendel who is attacking Hrothgar's mead hall, succeeds heroically. Roland is bold, but not prudent or wise. Arguably, his decision not to blow the oliphant early in the battle at Rencesvals leads to the deaths of twenty thousand men, among whom are the very dearest of his friends.

Despite the hero-villain representation usually seen in the fantasies of modern day culture, real heroes and monsters remain today. When defining the terms ‘hero’ and monster’ people often imagine made-up characters. Because of this, the view of a hero or monster in a real-world sense might seem absurd, however, looking at people who have risked their lives, or devastated the world proves their existence. Similarities between the heroes and monsters of today and those found in poetry centuries ago exemplifies how they still exist. In the epic poem Beowulf, characters Beowulf and Grendel represent the ideals of a hero and monster. Their qualities of courage and envy parallel with that of some of the most significant people today. De Vigny

“Strength was the virtue of Paganism; obedience is the virtue of Christianity,” (David Hare). Beowulf and the Beowulf film use a golden chalice and the need for fame as symbols of greed, which are considered sinful and heinous acts and feelings in the Christian faith, while many are the core of Paganist teachings. There are many virtues of both beliefs that have conflicting meanings and origins included in this story. During its oral evolution, the epic narrative of Beowulf became profoundly influenced by Pagan ritual and ideas, not Christianity. To convey Beowulf’s true meaning, the two religions blended together to exhibit Pagans heroic morals and Christian self-sacrificing virtues. The story’s characters are key examples of the mixed religious concepts and how properties of each religion are needed to develop its message. Beowulf and the movie are filled with aspects of Paganism and Christianity to construct a story of good versus evil.

It is truly amazing to compare and contrast literature from today with literature from centuries ago, and find out just how similar they can be even though they are so different. Two stories that display this relationship very clearly are The Mwindo Epic and Harry Potter. Both of these stories have many similar themes such as prophecies of birth, threat at infancy, magic and special abilities, and so much more. Even though they have so many similarities, these stories have completely different plots, such as the fact that in The Mwindo Epic, Mwindo’s attacker is his own father, while in Harry Potter, his attacker kills his father, and is a complete stranger. For these stories to be separated by so many years, it is quite interesting for

How much of an influence did Beowulf have on the famous J. R. R. Tolkien? When comparing remediations of Beowulf there are two novels that can closely be compared to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit both written by J. R. R. Tolkien. Beowulf possess many strong relationships to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit such as armoury and weaponry, multiple characters resembling similar attributes, and almost identical environments. The characters that can be compared when looking at the relationships between Beowulf and The Hobbit are Beorn and Beowulf and Grendel and Gollum. Finally, environments in Tolkiens' texts are closely linked to the Heorot Hall described in Beowulf.

If criminals are not immediate threats, they 'll be let go. Beowulf follows a similar code. He says to Unferth, “You murdered your brothers, Your own close kin. Words and bright wit/ Won’t help your soul.” (320-323.) Beowulf would not harm anyone unless they would harm innocents. They are also both committed to battling corruption. Beowulf travels many miles from home to aid Hrothgar and fight Grendel. Beowulf knows his heroic duty calls him to protect the people of Daneland, even if they aren 't his. Batman feels it’s his responsibility to fight evil in Gotham. He battles criminals regularly and ultimately ends the Joker 's reign. Batman is not threatened by these enemies, but the people of Gotham are, and thus he fights for them. Batman and Beowulf bear the burden of heroic responsibility well.

The dragon that lurks underneath my skin most definitely holds me back from being the best person possible. The dragon in causes me to retreat into my comfort zone when life starts to throw obstacles my way. By retreating I avoid any complications that may erupt from confronting the dragon face to face. To defeat the dragon would give me the upper hand and the ability to take on any challenge thrown at me. The fear of branching out in life is my dragon, I have always been one to stay in my lane and do only what I know. Unlike Beowulf who displays fearlessness and braveness while tackling his dragon, I on the other hand do not inhabit these qualities because being fully human has its setbacks unfortunately. It would take all the strength in my body to just take down my dragon while Beowulf takes one stroke with a sword to slay his dragon. By defeating my dragon I could reach my full potential to overcome all the obstacles in the game of life..

“A hero is an ordinary person who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” The unknown author shows the definition of a hero. A hero is described as somebody who demonstrates bravery, sacrificial love, and does not take the easy way out. Tony and Mickie West have shown the community of Brandon what a true hero looks like. They left everything they had and moved to Haiti to minister to the Haitian people in need during the sixth century, an Anglo-Saxon poet wrote Beowulf. Beowulf is considered a hero in eyes of many. Even though Beowulf and the Wests are strikingly different, they all encompass similar qualities.

While both Beowulf and Arthur do have their similarities, I noticed an interesting difference. I noticed how the two kings behaved during their final moments and the opposite relationships they have with their people. Beowulf, as you can recall, is deemed a fierce warrior and ultimate hero. It is through these titles and reputation that Beowulf is eventually bestowed the title of king. Arthur is questioned by his people and is generally disliked. His people do not consider him a good king and therefore struggle to trust in a king who may not even be the rightful heir to the throne.

1) Stories like Beowulf and the Iliad seem hard to believe, far-fetched, and exaggerated even though they can relate to a culture’s past. Even so, both stories have great examples of fighting, victory, and glory. Beowulf and Achilles are both powerful royal males who are the subjects of important epic poems. Beowulf is the focal point of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem that bears his name, whereas Achilles is the focal point of Homer's Iliad. One of the best way to remember someone is because that person was unique or completely different to the others, that was what great warriors as Achilles and Beowulf did.

To see how Beowulf shaped modern literature we can look at the hero of Beowulf, which is Beowulf, and the heroes of today’s modern literature. In both, we see that hero’s all have certain qualities that made them heroes. In the poem of Beowulf, Beowulf is said to be the strongest man in the land, its states that he was the “strongest of the Geats…” (Raffel, 26). It defines Beowulf as a person who has beyond human abilities. Beowulf also volunteers to go to Hrothgar to fight the Grendel (Raffel, 26). Beowulf takes action to go fight off an evil spirit and even though it was for self-glory it is still considered a heroic action. In current literature, we see heroic qualities

Throughout time, the essence of a hero has been repeatedly altered to correspond with the cultural values of a particular time period. With this concept in mind, it is easy to understand why the ideal hero during Beowulf’s time (700 A.D.) would be portrayed in a different light compared to that of a hero in modern time 21st century. The epic poem Beowulf and the world-renowned series of Harry Potter have an almost 1,300-year gap in-between them, but the underlying moral values that inspired their creators to write them contain pivotal similarities, but also distinct differences.

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Since Beowulf lived in a time where it was survival of the fittest, he is proud to show everyone that he can fight anyone or thing that challenges him. He proved himself to be a hero and so he what people to remember his heroic last deed to his people. So with his dying breath he told Wiglaf , “As a memory-mark to the men I have governed, Aloft it shall tower on Whale’s-Ness uprising.” Bruce Wayne on the other hand, does not want fame so he made Batman. Bruce Wayne is a wealthy billionaire playboy who inherited a corporation from his dad. While Batman is a dark knight who uses the fear of the unknown to take down criminals. The normal people can’t decide whether he’s an urban mythic or if he is real. Then after sometime the city of Gotham turns on him, saying that he is a vigilante that uses aggressive force to hurt people. That doesn't stop him from trying to protect the city, Batman even says, “ I’m what the city needs, but not what it