Now and Then
A hero is one that shows great courage, responsibility, and wisdom. As society ages, so does its morals and beliefs. The standards of a hero, for instance. The first written story in English, Beowulf, which written in the 6th century is an appropriate example. Beowulf was your typical hero: a large, muscular male that could virtually do anything with his superhuman abilities. Today, it’s the complete opposite, as heroes can come in all shapes, sizes, and genders. Obviously, both today’s heroes and traditional heroes, like Beowulf are both responsible, but their approaches and traits of heroism are different, especially their physical and personality traits. Whether someone holds the fate of a group of people, or just a small house plant, having responsibility is just an aspect of being a hero. Both heroes of today and Beowulf have the power of responsibility. Parents, for example. Parents are faced with the responsibility of raising their children and expect nothing
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Text evidence from Beowulf shows just how stern and productive Beowulf tries to be. To illustrate, at the end of the poem, after Beowulf wins his final battle against Grendel, Beowulf “hung” Grendel’s head. Beowulf shows his mental strengths and sternness. If you compare Beowulf with Barack Obama, the first black president of the U.S., Obama isn’t as tense as Beowulf, despite him having just as much on his plate. To illustrate, on November 9th, 2016, it was announced that Donald Trump would be the United States’ 45th president. The day after the election, Obama gives his prepared speech. On his way to the podium, he skips down the steps and states that he will guarantee “a successful transition between our presidencies.” Knowing that president election Trump and President Obama don’t see eye to eye, Obama’s reaction shows how level headed he is, while keeping his responsibilities in