epic heros
This paper will compare and contrast the characteristics of two main characters, Beowulf and Sir Gawain. If both are looked at, today people can see that the two figures truly represent the ideal of a hero in different ways, which in the end affects the out come of both poems. A person could examine Beowulf in several different ways when they are trying to determine if Beowulf is a true hero. One of the obvious qualities that make him a hero in the eyes of fellow men is his amazing physical strength. We are made aware of this at first when Beowulf introduces him self as a hero who can crush water sprites, among other things. Therefore he is equipped to defeat Grendel, if fate will have it so (GradeSaver).Grendel is the monster that is described as the descendent of Cain that has been attacking Heorot for 12 years. However Beowulf's strength is questioned by Unferth who tries to discredit Beowulf Unferth's job is to test the actual valor of the warrior and his ability to fend off a verbal attack.. He accuses Beowulf of losing a swimming contest with Breca. Beowulf disagrees and states that he has not only defeated Breca, he also fought off heaps of sea-monsters, thanks to both God and fate. What heroic deeds have Breca, or eve
In the slaying of this abnormally large creature Beowulf shows his amazing strength. Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero (Baldwin). All these are characteristics of an epic hero, and that was what Beowulf was. Sir Gawain is told that he is lacking something, but only because he loved his life. He took an almost definitely fatal challenge away from another man. Beowulf feels that he was given so much from his people and the killing of the dragon is his royal responsibility. When Beowulf kills Grendel, Beowulf encounters Heorot where he awards Beowulf with gold, a banner embroided, a byrny and a helm(Baldwin). Both take the challenge to keep others away from danger. Beowulf also shows skill and courage when he defeats The mother of Grendel. When he was tempted a third time by the fair woman, Gawain chose to accept her "magic" girdle in hopes of surviving the blow of the Green Knight (GradeSaver). Due to Beowulf's extraordinary skill and courage Beowulf shows royal responsibility. This concluding test is the true test of Sir Gawain's heroism. When all of Arthur's court was challenged by the Green Knight, Gawain alone offered to take the cup from Arthur's hands. Even though he has aged when the dragon comes about, he has to protect his people for it is now a duty that he must subject to.
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