To start off both Sir Gawain and Beowulf are loyal and show it throughout their poems. Beowulf shows he is loyalty toward his people the citizens of Geatland over which he rules. This is expressed in the quote “For this, this gold, these jewels, I thank Our father in Heaven,, Ruler of Earth or all of this, that His Grace has given me, Allowed me to bring to my people while I breath Still came to my lips. I sold my life for this treasure, and I sold it well. Take what I leave, Wiglaf, lead my people, help them; my time is gone.” Sir Gawain shows that he has loyalty by stepping in for King Arthur in the Green Knight’s challenge, instead of Arthur risking his life. This is stated when Sir Gawain says “ I beseech you, sire, let this game be mine…… and let it fall to me.” This is just one of the two heroic qualities that Beowulf and Sir Gawain share. The other trait that they both share is courage. …show more content…
Beowulf showed courage when he decided to fight Grendel with his bare hands, and stated that god would decide who the victor would be. Beowulf said this by saying “ That I alone with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall. ……..god must decide who will be given to death’s cold grip. Sir Gawain showed courage by following through with the challenge with the Green knight . This is shown in the poem where it says “As the end of the year approaches, Gawain leaves on his quest to find the Green Chapel and fulfill his pledge.” Now that I have given the two characteristics that I believe Gawain and Beowulf share that makes them heroes, I would like to name the other traits that they have individually starting with