There are many examples of epic heroism throughout history and today. We see good conquer evil, or visa versa, in many different stories and also in real life. The definition of evil has changed over many centuries, but the idea of a hero stays the same; someone who travels great distances to save someone or something from that evil. A hero is someone who risks their life to save someone else and defeat the bad. Beowulf is a true hero because of his great strength, will-power, and ability to fight evil in the epic poem, Beowulf. A hero’s place in society has changed over the years, but the definition of a hero itself seems to stay consistent. A hero’s overall responsibility is to rescue someone of something from whatever may be affecting them in a negative way. A long time ago, a hero’s responsibility was to defeat old evil (dragon’s, witches, and monsters). Today, a hero is someone who takes a stand against new evil (racism, abuse, etc.). However, a hero’s overall role in society is to defeat the bad, whether it be dragons or the Ku Klux Klan. …show more content…
He came to Herot to help the people of Hrothgar who had been suffering greatly because of the evil monster. “In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac’s follower and the strongest of the Geats--greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world-- heard how Grendel filled nights with horror, and quickly commanded a boat fitted out..” (Page 44 lines 109-113). Beowulf took it upon himself to see to it the people of Herot were saved from Grendel. Batman is another example of a hero who takes on a great beast to help people. In the graphic novel, Hush, he showed great heroism by taking on Croc to help the little boy. Batman was able to risk his own life to help someone else keep