In The Oedipus Rex and Beowulf both have two major epic hero that sets the overall theme of each text. Epic heroes are significant characters that take on a role in the book that sets them apart for the rest of the characters. Hierarchy provides you with the ability to piece together problem, make concrete decisions, and accept change. Oedipus and Beowulf are two distinct characters will always be classified as epic heroes. Ability to piece problems together has a strong connection with Beowulf when through the text you see him facing the different challenges from Grendel, the dragon, and Grendel’s mother have enhanced his character. “His father 's warrior were wound round his heart. With golden rings, bound to their prince. By his father 's treasure. So young men build, the future, wisely open-handed in peace, protected in war; so warriors earn. Their fame, and wealth is shaped with a sword” (Beowulf 24). This relates to the whole idea of doing thing to prepare for the future and difficult challenges all you to excel more. Oedipus …show more content…
Oedipus is look for way to insure he is viewed as a great king in the eye of the city so he can eventually take over. Beowulf is look for a way for himself to mature so he can be a veracious king. “I have heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons; therefore, to heighten Hygelac 's fame and gladden his heart, I hereby renounce sword and the shelter of the broad shield, the heavy war-board: hand-to-hand is how it will be, a life-and-death fight with the fiend ( Beowulf ). This quotes connect to both of Oedipus and Beowulf believes because these two individuals both strive to gain wealth and in the quote it express Beowulf discussing a battle and getting another King speculation. Oedipus and Beowulf verdict became more mature after they develop the readiness to take