Beowulf

Throughout time, the world has seen many great leaders. King Arthur of
“Morte D’ Arthur” and Beowulf of “Beowulf” are both considered excellent leaders. The two men share many qualities, but also greatly differ. While the men share many different traits, the ways in which they lead their men are very different. They both follow different codes, and ultimately, their admirable characteristics lead to their deaths.
Beowulf and Arthur both posses many heroic traits. The men exhibit a great deal of bravery. When faced with death, neither man panics. Instead, they remain calm and fearless. Beowulf explains his death wishes before entering battle and requests to have his assets delivered to his people. “‘Take what I leave, Wiglaf, lead my people, help them. My time is gone. Have the Geats build me a tomb…” (822-824). Arthur behaves in a similar manner. “Comfort thyself… and do as well as thou mayest, for in me is no trust to trust in… And if tho...