Compare And Contrast Beowulf And Sir Gawain

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Beowulf and sir Gawain are two of the most heroic stories ever written. Although they are highly recommended stories, they are different in some ways. Both stories have traits that both men have while they also have different stories and cultures.
Beowulf and sir Gawain have tremendous amount of bravery and are noble men. Beowulf save king Hrothgars people from Grendel. Until Beowulf no one was strong enough to defeat Grendel. “I’ve never known fear as a youth I fought in endless battles I am old now but I will fight again.” (B) He voluntarily went to the king and took the kings place to save his people. He was a strong warrior and Beowulf would say in his final boast that. We know that Beowulf is pretty old but strong and a great warrior. …show more content…

Beowulf was written in Anglo Saxon while sir Gawain was written during the medieval time period and had more romance to it. Beowulf is loved for his strength and greatness while Gawain is a true hero, that is honorable and brave and a true knight. "My body, but for your blood, is barren of worth; And tis I have asked for this folly not fit for a King." (SG ) This is said buy Sir Gawain. These are the words of a real hero and he is willing to risk his life for his people. Also one is a prince and the other a knight, but Gawain’s story involves the possession of the sash wouldn’t die in battle. Gawain embarks in heroic journeys challenges but not the extent of Beowulf. Beowulf never cared about his reputation; he was arrogant and knew he was better than everyone else. Gawain on the other hand, cares about his image, he sticks to his word, selfness, honest. Gawain might have cared to much about his image that he told a lie. When the people found out that he had told a lie he realized that it wasn’t a smart choice and wanted to repent himself for what happened. They both are brave but on different levels and have completely different

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