Bravery Omar Bradley a police officer during World War II once said. “Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.” Bravery isn’t about being the strongest or most confident person in the room, it's about overcoming something you never thought you could overcome. Most people who are brave are heroes because they're doing something that anybody else wouldn't dare do. Beowulf, The Iliad, and “Blackheart” are all similar because they all have a character that shows great bravery. Beowulf is one of most notable characters in readings because of the bravery he portrays. He shows many signs of being an epic hero like being a leader, having superhuman strength, and showing bravery: “I’ve never know`n fear, as a