Similarities Between Superman And Beowulf

The triumph a hero achieves in not only through their accomplishments, but also through their potential and ability to stay resilient through those difficult times we all experience. The book Beowulf has the protagonists Beowulf who is the depiction of an utterly invincible and ultimate hero, who i believe is similar to Superman from Dc comics who is also close to being an invincible hero but not completely indestructible. Beowulf and Superman are both symbolic heroes in their respective universes. They are very similar in the fact that they care about people and that they also use their superhuman strength to fight evil. They have differences as well and weaknesses too, but it's all part of being a hero. And they are both venerable symbols of their times. The hero Beowulf is extremely similar to the hero Superman, they are both symbols of their respective universes, they have similarities, and they have weaknesses.

Beowulf and Superman are similar because of many
different reasons. Being a hero also means you are going to be a symbol someone can look up too. Beowulf and Superman are already symbols in their universes because in Beowulf (Line 340) it says “The man whose name was for courage, the great leader resolute in his helmet answered in return. “ We are retainers from hygelac's band. Beowulf's is my name” It states that Beowulf is already a name known for courage which established to us that Beowulf is already a hero. Superman was also known as a hero since his first appearance against General Zod in the movie The Man of Steel directed by zack snyder, Superman was seen as a noble hero out to save the world from complete destruction and his supernatural powers of flying and super strength solidify the fact that he is a hero in his universe. Heroes have to prove their worth to people in order to become heroes or to be recognized as the already established heroes.In the story of Beowulf he defeats the great Grendel (Line 101) “Grim demon, haunting the marches, marauding round the heath and the desolate fens.” which makes him an even more influential and well known hero just like Superman when he defeats General Zod. These actions make them greater heroes and more revered by the people and by the people of their time. And it is also a similarity that they are established heroes.
Beowulf and Superman are also similar because
Of their supernatural abilities.

Some heroes have supernatural abilities for good and to protect the ordinary people who cannot protect themselves from other supernatural beings for example when beowulf uses his might strength to lift up a giants sword, and kill Grendel's hellish mother. In the Beowulf book Beowulf lifts up “ blade that booded, a sword in her armory, an ancient heirloom, from the days of the giants, an ideal weapon, one that any warrior would envy, but so huge and heavy of itself only beowulf could wield it in battle.” (Line 1557). This display of mighty strength shows how beowulf was able to use his power to kill a monster who would otherwise hurt other people. Superman also uses his supernatural strength for good. Superman used his Strength to destroy another person who was the same species as him ,but unlike him he used his supernatural powers for evil, to defeat him in the movie The man of steel. This is why Beowulf and Superman are also similar because they use their unimaginable strength for good which makes them

heroes.
Beowulf and Superman might seem like invincible
heroes but they have deficiencies that although unimaginable they exist, and is in the end the cause of their demise. Heroes are not always made completely indestructible they have to have weaknesses to show that although they are hero they are still people not gods. Beowulf is mortally wounded by the dragon showing us that all heroes aren't invincible and one day they will meet their match. Beowulf knew his end was near and as the book states “ his days in the world had been lived out to the end: his allotted time was drawing to a close, death was very near” (line 2725) this quote gives us the closure of beowulf but it not only shows us his death it also shows us his more human side, his weaker side the fact that he has to die tells us that we are not all invincible and we aren't going to walk through life without challenges. Superman also goes through a similar feat. Wile Superman is fighting Batman in the movie Batman vs Superman, Batman uses Superman's ultimate weakness, kryptonite. He uses this raw gem to weaken superman and afterwards nearly destroy him, but ultimately fails when the main protagonist finally appears. Superman's weakness also makes him human, it doesn't make him this all powerful god it makes hima person who also has weaknesses and faults. Weaknesses in heros strengthen them by making heroes face their fears, challenges, and flaws. Both Beowulf and Superman have shortcomings.
Superman and Beowulf Are great nearly indestructible heroes.
Both of them are symbols of their times whose face is used as a symbol of heroism and peace. They also have supernatural abilities that allow them to complete their courageous feats. And although they are powerful they also have weaknesses to make them look human. Superman and Beowulf are both great heroes and are looked up too by many. They will always influence not only their world but ours as well.