Compare And Contrast Hero And Beowulf

In this paper the theme of Beowulf and the aspects of heroism will be established. Why Beowulf is a hero is going to be stated and after establishing the characteristics of a hero, all the factors of a villain will be named. Later the paper is going to acknowledge the stereotypical traits of a hero and then compare Beowulf to some of today 's most popular heroes. Finally it´s going to be expressed how the Anglo saxon who wrote Beowulf inspired other authors and how the majority sees heroes.

Throughout history, tales of lionhearts have surfaced. Regardless if their story is based off of true events or centered around an adventurous fantasy, people do not hesitate to display their appreciation for such literature. A hero can generally be defined

Superman, one of the mostly known superheroes resembles, a lot like the champion Beowulf. Both heroes come from an elite family, and both superlative men prove to be unrivaled in righteousness and courage. An antagonist possessing great power is presented in both tales. Superman, however, is not considered man as he is an alien who posses many superpowers to help him establish justice. Although Beowulf posses the strength of multiple men, he was still a mortal man and faced the high probability of death. Beowulf 's tale ends with him defeating a great dragon at the cost of his own life. Other heroes face more than just one person. Vigilantes like the punisher face enemies such as a corrupted government or society as a whole. Beowulf never had to face a kingdom or a corrupt king, but how he interacts with people shows his higher hero qualities. In Beowulf 's encounter with unferth, Beowulf sets the jealous dane straight by reminding him of his failure to stop the evil that´s been parading around. Afro from ¨Afro Samurai¨ is a lot of things. In a world where one 's power and skill can be ranked by numbered headbands, Afro seeks the number one spot in efforts of avenging his father 's death. In comparison both Afro and Beowulf seek reputation. It´s in Beowulf´s nature to want bragging rights and fame. Afro´s desire to be ¨number one¨ is what led to his name being well known all over ancient japan. Although the afro samurai´s motives are identical to Beowulf 's, his disposition is that of a completely different category. Beowulf is not the type to simple kill those who think lowly of him. As mentioned earlier, Beowulf´s social skills are pretty good. Even though some modern day superheroes do not posses such skills, they still hold at least one trait or ideal that Beowulf