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Differences Between Beowulf And Ghandi

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As a matter of fact, Ghandi did not have the strength that Beowulf had, but he was strong in another aspect. He was strong at heart and in faith, which can equalize to Beowulf being physically strong. One major difference they had between them is that Ghandi did not fight people physically, and never encountered violence like Beowulf did. He used non-violent tactics to help and revamp the problems of others. In Ghandi’s words, “Non-violence is the first article of my faith.” He said these words in one of his very famous speeches, where he is interpreting how he did not like violence and he lives by these words. In another speech, he also says, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” This famous quote

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