Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Honor and courage are the supporting characteristics of an exceptional hero. ... While they display many of the same characteristics they also differ in many ways. ... In the epic poems of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Beowulf, these stories show many similarities. ... Beowulf is an epic poem featuring the main character, Beowulf, as an incredible hero who can defeat anyone to keep his people safe. ... In these two epics there is an enormous difference in the mentality of the heroes. ...

• Word Count: 756
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Every fight that Beowulf fought showed him doing all characteristics that a hero consists of. ... The main conflict in the poem is the personal combat between two knights. ... Both Beowulf and Sir Gawain are heroes presented in an epic form. ...

• Word Count: 852
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School