Beowulf

Beowolf compared to Superman
Beowulf, the Epic poem, describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon time. The hero, Beowulf, an invincible person with all the traits required of a hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his and other people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts, but he never fears the threat of death. He is so brave that he is even able to boast about all his achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others. He is very much like the heroic supermen of today’s world. Superman, for example, possesses extraordinary strength, power, and courage as tradition would demand; but stands up courageaouesly to any weapon man could use against him.
Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned victorious from all but his last. In his...