What is a modern day hero? A modern day hero is similar to the police and firefighter who saves people from real life situation. “Almost every man... will be found to have… some hero or hero or other, living or dead.” (Scheske). People has their own hero that they been inspire them. The evolution of hero is different for each story. A hero might be a god or goddess or just a person with a sword who has an amazing skill. Who is Beowulf? Beowulf is a hero from Denmark who save Hrothgar, the king of Danes from the monster Grendel. Who is Achilles? Achilles is Greek hero from Ancient Rome. He fights the Trojan War. Beowulf and Achilles are two of the literature’s heroes. They teach the reader values and lessons of their action. The two hero is are good but who is the better 21st century hero? …show more content…
He lied about killing Grendel’s mother. Achilles vulnerability is his heel. Achilles is a hero from Ancient Rome. His exploit is his heel because that is his weak spot. Beowulf is in the kingdom of Hrothgar to save them from the monster Grendel. He killed Grendel with his bare hand, fought his mother in the cave, and fight the dragon. How they are alike? How they are alike is that they are both brave and fearless when it comes to fighting. They have fight with nothing on their back. What they are different from each other. Achilles is an invincible from head to the shin. Beowulf isn’t invincible to anything. However, for Achilles if he got shot with an arrow, he will die since that is his weak spot. Beowulf isn’t invincible to anything. He lives on the edge of death. he lied about killing Grendel’s mother. Both Achilles and Beowulf are different from each other and the better hero is Achilles because he’s not a liar as Beowulf that lied about killing monster and he takes his words granted. Achilles is the better hero than Beowulf. He is the better hero in the 21st century. He is a hero to the one he saved from being killed and having great