Beowulf

The internal search was that of either dying in battle for his pride or coming to terms with grief. The search internally was that of having to die in battle and be remembered. The characters are very shallow at first glance, but as the epic poem plunges you into the story, their emotions and depth become more prevalent. In his consideration of his people, his leadership in peace and war, his fearlessness while fight Grendel, his good looks, valor and his high regard for the ties of loyalty and kinship which bound society together then and now. His fearlessness is displayed when entering the forest of Humbaba.

The poet clearly looked upon Beowulf as an ideal king. Once he comes in contact with Enkidu you see that Gilgamesh eminently regarded their friendship. The character was blemished because his pride got in the way. His is described as being an attractive character.

Gilgamesh a ruling tyrant king but yet still a king.

The poems were written thousands of years apart but parallel poems as if the characters were to be switched, the endings would still be the same.