... on only in stories and song, as the world passes on. Thus it happens that heroes of the past no longer remain the heroes of the future; Beowulf and Sir Gawain have heroic attributes, but they are no longer what today's culture would consider a "hero." However, by looking at those traits they possess, ... where my feet were afraid to- (Applebee et al. 2002. pg. 38). This action seems almost foolish in its bravery, and yet proves to be successful. Beowulf also shows this intense courage in his many battles against other creatures, such as Grendel's mother and the dragon, both of which he f...

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... great sense of duty. This is clearly illustrated by the way both men put their own lives at risk to protect their people from evil. Beowulf becomes excited about the opportunity to protect his people. "They have seen my strength for themselves, have watched me rise from the darkness of war ... Even during his death, he wishes for a tall lighthouse to be builit in order to help the people find their way back from sea. Also, Beowulf seeks reputation and fame for his brave endeavors. He seeks revenge on Grendel. " Heard how Grendel filled nights with horror and quickly commanded a boat fitt...

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... mankind from evil, to use his powers to rescue his family and friends from evil circumstances, and to earn immortality via his heroic tendencies. Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon hero, has all three characteristics. His quest is to restore Herot, due to the mass destruction caused by the monster Grendel ... life, Beowulf was a man of many achievements. He was very victorious in battle, and for this Hrothgar chose him to defeat Grendel. When Beowulf killed Grendel and his mother, he also defeated the evil that they symbolized in the name of God. Beowulf made the Danes a peaceful people once again a...

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... mankind from evil, to use his powers to rescue his family and friends from evil circumstances, and to earn immortality via his heroic tendencies. Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon hero, has all three characteristics. His quest is to restore Herot, due to the mass destruction caused by the monster Grendel ... life, Beowulf was a man of many achievements. He was very victorious in battle, and for this Hrothgar chose him to defeat Grendel. When Beowulf killed Grendel and his mother, he also defeated the evil that they symbolized in the name of God. Beowulf made the Danes a peaceful people once again a...

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... learned of the qualities of a medieval hero, but also other elements of medieval epics such as Medieval Romance and the Code of Chivalry. The medieval heroes Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan possess similar character traits. They can all be associated with one another because of the common quality of loyalty displayed in ... prince, forever the father and protector of all whom I leave behind me here in your hands, my beloved comrades left with no leader". Like Beowulf, in the epic of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain exhibits his loyalty to his king by stepping up and accept...

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... . Grendel, the monster, can also be a symbol of Christianity. He is said to be a descendent of Cain, a biblical figure, signifying fall from virtue. Beowulf himself can be seen as a Christ-like figure in his goodheartedness and his want to free people of oppression from evil monsters. He heroically battled Grendel and the troll ... converts and marries the king. She endures yet another injustice when the king's mother sends her and her child away. Her unwavering faith saves her again when she finds land and a man tries to harm her. In the end her faith is rewarded when she returns to her...

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... patience and faith. An example of loyalty is towards another to form a non-waivered allegiance. In the medieval legends Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Morte d'Arthur, heroic figures prove their loyalty through memorable deeds, quests, and contests. In Beowulf, the idea of loyalty is to honor your word and your duty to your family, friends, and the Anglo- Saxons ... better of themselves. Another example, "That I, alone with help of my men, may pure all evil from this hall."(47), shows how loyal Beowulf's soldiers are and how they would fight alongside their leader. Beowulf...

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... to sacrifice his life for the one whom he is bound to. This extreme loyalty is shown by two characters. In Beowulf, Wiglaf shows this form of loyalty to Beowulf, and in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" this loyalty is shown by Gawain to King Arthur. These characters demonstrate ... beautifully the importance of loyalty, for they are both willing to sacrifice themselves for their lord. In Beowulf, Wiglaf puts his life in danger in the name of loyalty to Beowulf. When all of Beowulf's other followers leave, Wiglaf does not. Instead, he "stood there, miserable, remembering, as a good man ...

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