Similarities Between Beowulf And Achilles

The ideal hero possesses diverse attributes depending on the opinions of others. During class, a detailed analysis of the Anglo-Saxon hero was taken into account as the class read Seamus Heaney’s epic poem, Beowulf. The epic poem follows the hero journey of Beowulf from his arrival to the Danes up until his death. As one reads the poem in-depth, Beowulf’s entire character is revealed to the reader. On another cultural spectrum, the Greek hero, Achilles, displays major similarities as well as differences of Beowulf. While the character of Beowulf is further revealed, the resemblance along with contrasting factors of both Achilles and Beowulf become more prevalent. On a fundamental level, the basic physical components of both Beowulf and Achilles