A Comparison of Beowulf, Sir Gawain and King Arthur as Heroes
The three heroes discussed here, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and King Arthur, are heroes for different reasons. Beowulf, our earliest hero, is brave but his motivation is different than then other two. To Sir Gawain personal honor and valor is what is important. King Arthur, Sir Gawain’s uncle, is naturally the quintessential king of the medieval … Read more