A hero is one who goes out of his/her way to benefits someone else. Besides from this, a hero faces hardships and obstacles. Although, they are brave so they overcome whatever is put in front of them. A hero is a role model for his country and society. Therefore, his/her stories are passed down from generations and read by many. They are good fighters with good aims and are concerned with the welfare of others much like Beowulf. He is self-sacrificing and unafraid of negative consequences. Joe Andruzzi, a great hero who helped carry people during the attacks on the World Trade Center. SImilar to Beowulf, Andruzzi self-sacrificed himself and helped the ones who were in danger and suffering. The article, ¨Top Ten Heroic Deeds of the Decade¨ by…show more content… Carter states,¨ The term ¨hero¨ brings many adjectives to one’s mind: strong, brove, caring and in some cases, even self-sacrificing¨. One of the many big heroes are organ and tissue donors everywhere who provide life to others they do not know of. The article states, ¨Providing an organ or bodily tissue to someone is an ultimate gift of life. Many individuals donate their organs and bone marrow while living upon death in order to give others in need of these precious gifts a chance at life that would not be available otherwise.¨ These organ donors, upon their own will choose to care for others they don’t know. They are the perfect example of true heroes who are role models and true inspirations for others in the society. This compares to Beowulf, who cared for the many people of Danes, many of which he did not know. The poem states, ¨Now Grendel and I are called/ Together, and I’ve come. Grant me then,/ Lord and protector of this noble place,/ A single request! I have come so far, … That this favor ythat you should not refuse me -/ That I, alone and with help of my men,/ May purge all evil from this hall… ¨ (Beowulf lines 254-257, 259-261). This shows Beowulf’s urge to solve the conflict he has heard of. Both organ donors, who are people in the real world, and Beowulf, a legendary character are absolute thoughtful and supportive heroes that impact many
