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An Outline of Research Paper
I. Introduction
A. Introduction strategy: After reading different heroism stories, I have come to know that their fame arises from their physical endowment and the compassion that they have for their people. This is how I came up with my theme statement.
B. Thesis statement: Beowulf and The Epic of Gilgamesh demonstrate how various mythical protagonists use physical strength and empathy to achieve heroism among their people.
II. Discussion of Thesis More in Depth: Conceptual of physical strength and empathy
A. How do we define these terms: Physical strength is associated with a character being physically empowered compared with other ordinary people. Characters…show more content… Important point 1: Beowulf, a Greatish hero is presented to have been physically strong where it is said that his one arm was compared to the arms of 30 men. The Grendels’ head that Beowulf lifted with one hand could be carried by four warriors.
B. Important point 2: It was after seeing the people being tortured and killed that he decided to fight for the people. This is a sign of empathy that he had for the people.
IV. Analysis of Text 2: Introduction of physical strength and empathy in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
A. Important point 1: Gilgamesh heroism arises from his successful battles that were thought to be impossible to win. He also fought with a pack of lions with an axe and a sword on each hand. He killed many of them and the other fled.
B. Important point 2: An evil by the name the Bull of Heaven attacked the town; it killed many residents that Gilgamesh came and killed it to save his people. Also Gilgamesh wanted to save his friend Enkidu from death which made him to risk his life into the evil world. All these demonstrate the act of empathy to the people.
V. Conclusion
A. Summarize/review major points: Both Beowulf and Gilgamesh show their physical strength by doing what was considered impossible to ordinary men like fighting and killing the feared evils. They fought for their
