... over come obstacles. Although this evolution has taken place very slowly, heroes of fictional literature have changed over the past two-thousand years. Written by an anonymous poet, the epic of Beowulf is one of the earliest works of literature that deals with the ethics of heroism. Bravery and loyalty were traits that were highly desirable for heroes. In addition to these ... very strong and willing to sacrifice everything. In the epic of Beowulf, the warrior Beowulf risks his life for the people of King Hrothgar. "I mean to stand, not to run from his shooting flames, stand till fate d...

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