Achilles Vs Beowulf Research Paper

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"The effectiveness of modern day heroes are shrouded in secrecy and is important to the cultures we have today," (Cannon 4). The evolution of a the hero has changed from being shrouded in physical valor and bravery and now has positioned to the change of secret heroes and not letting the public really know who saves them everyday. Beowulf is a hero depicted as a brave respectable man who clays the terrible monster Grendel On the other hand Achilles is a Greek mythical hero half god half man. He fights for the Greeks in the battle of Troy.

Beowulf and Achilles both are heroes of their time and are tasked with being victorious on who wins the fight between a monster or as big as changing the tides of the war. Beowulf is a hero from the Geats who comes and aids Hrothgar King of the Danes. The story of Beowulf takes place in 700-1000 Ad. Beowulf sails to Hrothgars aid and is promised to rule the seats if he slays grendel. He defeats Grendel nd leaves a piece of his arm hanging to show he kills him. Beowulf fights with respect and honor as he …show more content…
Achilles and Beowulf both share a common trait. Masculine virtue meaning physical strength, courage, and respect. They both fit the common hero archetype. Even though they may both fit the common day archetype they're differences between them that range from the story itself but also their background as a character.

Despite their similar values beowulf and achilles had. They had entirely different viewpoints. Beowulf was different from Achilles in many ways. He went on journey's with his men just to prove he was a great warrior and is a reliable leader something Achilles doesn't possess. While on the other hand Achilles fought for selfish reasons such as social influence and power. Wrath controlled Achilles after Patroclus death. Beowulf by far is a more honorable hero and is why he is more known as a twenty-first century hero to
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