oic if he obeys God and the chivalrous code. Under the Christian framework, a warrior is recognized by God, and the actions valuable to the individual are those performed by the individual and not how they affect others. When we examine both poems we see both Christian and pagan motifs. Interestingly, each hero has a different perspective on God. In many instances we see Beowulf relying on pagan power and Sir Gawain relying on God's power for salvation.
             While Sir Gawain battles the Green Knight in service to Arthur, Beowulf battles to achieve fame and glory. Unlike Sir Gawain, Beowulf would rather live a heroic life. He excels in strength and battles in the most courageous way, fighting with monsters alone unarmed. Beo
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