BEOWULF'S HEROES AND TODAY'S HEROES

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English

 

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Marybeth S

 

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December 11, 2014

 

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University

 

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The roles of the heroes have changed today, though people still aspire to be like them. Heroes today, just as in Beowulf's time, are made immortal by the written word. While in our day heroes do not literally fight Grendels or dragons, they figuratively fight these battles everyday. Beowulf fought Grendel for his own glory and it seems, more importantly, to make the lives of his friends better; he alleviated suffering for the Danes and brought his own men and lord treasures and recognition...
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Beowulf fought Grendel for his own glory and it seems, more importantly, to make the lives of his friends better; he alleviated suffering for the Danes and brought his own men and lord treasures and recognition. Beowulf's actions, though not entirely altruistic, succeeded in making the lives of people easier to live; therefore, they are truly heroic...
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