Jimmy Moore
Mrs. Riehl
Period 6/7
25, October, 2016
Churchill vs Beowulf
The two heroes were definitely influential to their society, and the people that they surround themselves with. After researching Winston Churchill and Beowulf, it turns out that they are more similar than they are different. Winston Churchill and Beowulf are similar because of their fearlessness, motivation or in other words ability to turn things around, and the way that the two characters both take charge when there is a rising conflict.
Winston Churchill and Beowulf are similar when it comes to their basic thought process. The two heroes are both fearless, and determined to do the best that they can. Winston Churchill is fearless because around the time of World
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Both Churchill and Beowulf see conflicts as a challenge and try to get the best of it to come out on top. Winston Churchill faced many conflicts when he was the Prime Minister of Britain. One of his major conflicts was when Germany attacked Britain by sea, through the air, and not so successfully on land. The attacks were so rampant that Churchill said “I never 'worry' about action, but only about inaction.” ( Langworth, Churchill: In His Own Words) This quote displays his attitude toward conflict basically saying that there was never a dull moment during his fight with Germany, and that he was never intimidated or scared when the action was going on because he believed in his country, For instance, when the conflict worsened, the German people launched an aerial attack over Britain. As soon as the bombings ceased Churchill came outside to look at all of the destruction. He rallied the soldiers and construction workers by working alongside of them to start rebuilding some fallen infrastructure and road ways. Beowulf is looked at as a war hero to the Danes and the rest of the world after defeating Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and later on the dragon. He never backed down from a conflict no matter how close to death he could be, and he did his best to protect the people around him. Beowulf comes from a family where conflict is looked it as positive and his dad was a famous war hero of his time, and Beowulf was …show more content…
The two characters are very aggressive and have a take action type of personality. Also, this similar personality leads to how they handle conflicts. Both Churchill and Beowulf have the ability to turn nothing into something and go great lengths to save society. Lastly, these traits are the reason why these two war hero’s are seen as legendary, and why they are still talked about
A major similarity between Beowulf and William Wallace is how passionate they are to what they are fighting for. Beowulf and William both risked their lives countless times for their people. They showed no mercy when in combat, which shows how much they really cared and wanted their country safe and free. In the movie Bravehart, William Wallace was being tortured infront of an intire town and still would not back down or give up, leading to his death.
From the battles and fame to their leadership and loyalty both epic heroes gilgamesh and beowulf display the common characteristics of an epic hero. All throughout their journeys both heros come across situations that make them show who they really are and what they believe in. Although certain aspects of their leadership, journeys and personal beliefs are similar the way they display themselves in their personal and public lives make many of their characteristics differ from one another. The leadership styles and qualities of each character helps to define who they are as a person and what they believe in.
Beowulf is the perfect hero, both tragic and epic. He is larger than life with his impressive strength and drive that helps him defeat an assortment of monsters, such as Grendel and Grendel's mother. His overconfidence and pride makes him a tragic hero. In lines 678-684, Beowulf boldly states, "When it comes to fighting, I count myself as dangerous as Grendel. No weapons... unarmed he shall
The first comparison is how they are both fighting for a good cause, and they are trying to help and protect people. In the epic poem, Beowulf is fighting to destroy the monster that is eating all of Hrothgar’s men in the mead hall. Beowulf defeats the monster and all the other monsters that were being evil and doing
Beowulf possessed the poised demeanor necessary to defeat all evils by the arrogant swing of his sword. The commitment shown by lending his life to the welfare of his people was imperative in order to be called a flawless warrior. Beowulf embodied the determination that Anglo-Saxons saw as unmeasurably valuable. If nothing more than just fiction, Beowulf is the ideal hero of the people from who he originated. “They said that of all the kings upon the earth he was the man most gracious and fair-minded, kindest to his people and keenest to win fame.”
Christopher Reeve (AKA the 1978 superman) said that, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles”. Both Beowulf and Modern day heroes are similar in that way in that they fight for the common good of people. That quote from Christopher Reeves on what a modern day hero is, also applies to the epic hero qualities that Beowulf has. Similarly Beowulf and a modern day hero defeat an evil so that good can prevail. Some examples are, Beowulf Slaying Grendel and Grendel's mother to save the land of the Danes, and soldiers fighting enemies that threaten the lives of a country, and police officers putting criminals behind bars.
Beowulf embodies many universal societal heroic values that are signified in the modern world like courage, bravery, and strength. In the poem, Beowulf displays courage. “Now, I mean to be a match for Grendel, settle the outcome in single combat” (Heaney 425-426). This quote shows courage because he’s telling them that he can fight Grendel and wants to weather he wins or loses.
Beowulf was a titan when it came to fighting. He did everything in his will to win. When he fought it was like watching a lion walking through the forest. The pride he showed while fighting was outstanding. Fighting a battle or creature didn’t stop Beowulf from doing him.
In the epic Beowulf, translated by Seamus Heaney, Beowulf is depicted as a heroic figure who fights monsters and defends the weak. During its time, Beowulf would be considered a great hero, however in today 's standards Beowulf would only be considered a great warrior. That’s because a hero should value the lives of the people and not seek to be rewarded. Instead, Beowulf committed heroic acts for his own selfish reasons and never shows to values the lives of the people. From fighting Grendel to slaying the dragon, Beowulf only fought because he value the fame and fortune that comes along with those accomplishments.
He is completely satisfied with his station in life and is courteous to the other pilgrims without becoming friendly with them. Beowulf and the Knight are the protagonist of the two great literary works Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales. Beowulf stands out as the protagonist, a great warrior who fights evil and displays heroism throughout his whole life. The knight stands out as the protagonist who fight for truth and faith. Both Beowulf and The Knight encompass Loyalty and Humbles as great
Their differences can be categorized in their amount of patience, how they hold themselves around others, and their personal actions. Although both great warriors, Beowulf and Lancelot’s methods when acting on a mission differ. Lancelot shows a great amount of patience when
Beowulf and King Arthur are both portrayed as heroes and someone to look up to. Some similarities are both of them are very brave. They are also both very compelling leaders in their own respective ways. Even with their similarities they have differences in their heroic qualities such as Beowulf not really being a human in the sense that he can do superhuman things and King Arthur being a normal human being. It's also interesting to note that King Arthur was more of a hero for his character whereas Beowulf was more of a hero in the sense that he slays monsters and dragons.
Aragorn is the character from The Lord of The Rings that is the closest to being Beowulf. Aragorn is the main protagonist, just like Beowulf, because they both have many similarities. Aragorn, son of Arathorn, is the most versatile warrior and he is the heir to the throne to Gondor. Beowulf is the son of Ecgtheow and he is also a very skilled and famous warrior. Like Aragorn, Beowulf is the future leader to Geatland.
Everybody likes rooting for a hero. And throughout the evolution of storytelling, from stories written in stone to those in tablets, heroes have always played a huge role in the stories we tell. As literature evolved, and more legends and tales began to appear in different cultures, the idea of a traditional epic hero was established. Stories like "The Epic of Gilgamesh," and "The Odyssey," set the mold for this type of heroes, an influence that can clearly be seen when analyzing literature. In fact, most of these characters, regardless of the time and place they were created in, shared similar characteristics to the two kings.
Beowulf shows his bravery when he kills Grendel and Grendel’s mother for Hrothgar and his towns people. Harry Potter shows that he’s very brave when he stands up to Lord Voldemort. The second thing the both of them share is being caring towards others. Beowulf shows his caringness when he goes to