Compare And Contrast Beowulf And Robin Hood

First of all, the introduction about who Beowulf is, and who Robin Hood is. Beowulf is heroic, strong, courageous, has a long hair, he is feared by his enemies, and is loved by the people he protects.

Beowulf is a Viking, there was a hall that was called (Heorot), this hall was attacked by a monster called Grendel, Grendel attacked during the night, Grendel reaches for Beowulf but Beowulf grabs Grendel's arm with a grip stronger than any Grendel has felt before, Grendel became frightened, but Beowulf's hold was too strong for Grendel to escape. Beowulf ripped Grendel's arm and shoulder, and Grendel was wounded heavily. Beowulf mounts Grendel's arm as a trophy on the wall of Heorot.

Robin Hood is so much alike to Beowulf by his qualities, he is heroic, strong, courageous, he fought with a bow and arrows, and he was also loved by the people he protects.

Robin Hood and his men steal from the rich and give the money to the poor people. He married his love (Marian), when they got too old Marian died first and Robin stayed alone. When Robin was ill the prioress visited Robin and killed him.

Beowulf and Robin Hood are alike in so many ways and qualities. They are both heroes. Robin Hood helped the poor and helpless people, and Beowulf helped the helpless against a monster, and the monster’s name is Grendel. They were both strong men doing things nobody else would ever do. They were courageous in so many ways. Neither one had to do what they did, but they risked their lives to help