Comparing Beowulf And Katniss In The Hunger Games
Beowulf and Katniss Over the centuries, the concept of what is required to be considered a hero has changed. Beowulf, an epic hero from the sixth century, is very different in comparison to his counterpart, Katniss Everdeen, heroine of “Hunger Games,” is a mixture between a Hemingway and Epic hero. An epic hero is concerned with the nobility and bravery of their deeds, but also with what they will receive, attention or material wise, for what they do. A Hemingway hero is someone who follows the ideals of courage and endurance, in the midst of trying to overcome the pain and chaos society brings them. The difference between Katniss Everdeen and Beowulf is prevalent because of the demand for increased knowledge and equality in modern society.
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Weapons in Beowulf were mainly swords, shields, and fists; however, weapons in The Hunger Games were anything from a bow and arrow to guns to spears. The fists were used in former days because heroes were attempting to show their courage and strength against the villain. When these people believed that they were not capable of fighting the monster on their own accord with their abilities, they would use a sword and shield to defeat the enemy. In modern and futuristic societies, people tended to be drawn to bow and arrows and guns. These newer weapons allowed for people to efficiently take care of their tasks without any need to impress others. Although bows and arrows existed long before swords and were present in Beowulf’s time, he was less likely to use them due to their apparent need for precision and accuracy. This advancement occurred for many reasons. One reason was because countries developed more knowledge about technology, and therefore were able to increase their product’s quality and efficiency. This increase in certain countries required other countries to compete for more advanced technology.. In addition to increased weaponry, the entertainment side of technology increased profusely. John Logie Baird invented the first television in the 1920s. This invention opened society to a new form of entertainment. When Beowulf lived, televisions were not yet
Weapons in Beowulf were mainly swords, shields, and fists; however, weapons in The Hunger Games were anything from a bow and arrow to guns to spears. The fists were used in former days because heroes were attempting to show their courage and strength against the villain. When these people believed that they were not capable of fighting the monster on their own accord with their abilities, they would use a sword and shield to defeat the enemy. In modern and futuristic societies, people tended to be drawn to bow and arrows and guns. These newer weapons allowed for people to efficiently take care of their tasks without any need to impress others. Although bows and arrows existed long before swords and were present in Beowulf’s time, he was less likely to use them due to their apparent need for precision and accuracy. This advancement occurred for many reasons. One reason was because countries developed more knowledge about technology, and therefore were able to increase their product’s quality and efficiency. This increase in certain countries required other countries to compete for more advanced technology.. In addition to increased weaponry, the entertainment side of technology increased profusely. John Logie Baird invented the first television in the 1920s. This invention opened society to a new form of entertainment. When Beowulf lived, televisions were not yet