Most people in life take risks. In Beowulf the main character, Beowulf, fights the monster named Grendel. In the short story “The Deep” Tom cannot overstress his heart but still takes the risk on loving Ruby. Beowulf shows risks by sacrificing himself to the monster so save hundreds of innocent live, even though the monster already ate only a few. In these stories, you see both characters taking risks in life for others. In Beowulf, Beowulf shows many risks throughout the story. One risk he takes is when he sacrificed himself to the monster, Grendel, while saving hundreds of lives. Taking risks is defined as trying to achieve a goal and avoiding obstacles along your way.

In the short story “The Deep” Tom takes some risk but one of them is