How does Beowulf compare to Batman?

Question

Compare and Contrast the hero Beowulf from the epic poem to super hero Batman.

Answer 1

Oh, you have a "hip" English teacher (that is, one who knows she can't reach the kids by the force of her personality and teaching skill.)

Answer 2

Is this for a school essay or your own private amusement?

They're totally different.  Beowulf received rewards for his heroism, including wealth and being made a king.  He was primarily interested in glory and in the original poem it was his pursuit of glory that eventually led to his death at the claws of the dragon.

Bruce Wayne is the opposite.  He already has wealth and power, but he doesn't really care.  His focus is on doing good deeds, for which he adopts an anonymous persona.  He gets no glory or personal reward from his heroism.

Answer 3

Below is a sample essay done on a similar topic. I am not sure what you need this for, but please DO NOT plagiarize this essay, rather use it as a starting point to help you understand the similarities and differences between Batman and Beowulf. Hope this helps:

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The classic hero possesses strength, ethics; and, above all, fights evil. This

model applied in the time of Beowulf and still applies today, only slightly

modified. As a result of such innovations as television and fashion magazines,

society has come to value physical attractiveness and sexual prowess, as evident

in the example of Batman, a modern day hero. In addition, humility has become a

desired quality in modern times, whereas self-confidence to the point of

arrogance was a favorable attribute in the time of Beowulf. Despite the

differences, similarities between the Anglo-Saxon hero and modern day hero can

be seen through the comparison of Beowulf and Batman. Beowulf and Batman both

possess the heroic quality of strength. Beowulf swims for seven day and fights

nine sea-monsters, a feat that most men cannot accomplish. He demonstrates his

strength again in the battle with Grendel. Beowulf tears off Grendel’s arms

using his bare hands. Batman also has the classic heroic quality of strength.

Batman single-handedly fights gangs of criminals on numerous occasions in the

movie “Batman,” showing not only muscular strength, but endurance, much like

that of Beowulf. Batman echoes the heroic strength of Beowulf. Batman and

Beowulf also have strong codes of ethics. Batman often releases criminals after

a fight instead of killing them. The criminals were not an immediate life

threat, so Batman did not feel it was right to kill them. His code of ethics

does not allow for murder, therefore Batman kills only when absolutely

necessary. Beowulf reveals his adhesion to a code of ethics in his argument with

Unferth. Beowulf condemns Unferth, saying “You murdered your brothers, your

own close kin. Words and bright wit won’t help your soul; you’ll suffer

hell’s fires, Unferth, forever tormented.” Batman and Beowulf share the same

code of ethics: one that condemns murder. The heroes are true to their ethics

and only kill when absolutely necessary. Another heroic quality shared by Batman

and Beowulf is their commitment to fighting evil. When a villain attacks

innocent citizens, the hero is there to protect them and fight the attacker.

Beowulf protects herot, traveling from Geatland to aid King Hrothgar and fight

Grendel. After the battle with Grendel, Beowulf remains to kill Grendel’s

mother. Beowulf knows that as a hero, he must protect these people, even if they

are not his people. Batman also knows he must fight evil in Gotham City,

although he perceives no personal threat. Batman battles criminals on city

streets and ultimately fights and destroys the Joker. These enemies do not pose

a threat to Batman himself, but he fights them to save the people of Gotham

City. Both Batman and Beowulf wear this heroic responsibility to fight evil

well.

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Answer 4

Beowulf was the batman of the 6th century.

Answer 5

jooooooooooooooooooooker!!

Answer 6

well beowulf had S****y graphics but s**y angelina...

batman had better graphics, but less hott girls.

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Answer 7

Well.. I know your not comparing the movies only the characters so I cant really help you there. Which means I shouldn't really be answering this:P but,,,

If we are talking about the most recent batman film Then that wins just because it has heath! I actually didnt see Beowulf:P I heard it sucked though. Although I did see Beowulf and Grendil Which is older but still good. (watch it:P)

Answer 8

there is a mythos for both characters

Answer 9

No comparison----Batman for the win

Answer 10

Sounds like this might be some homework and i dont really wanna do it for you but i can give you some poiters.

Firstly Beowulf is like very manly, almost like a beast like his instincts guide him and Batman is much more feminine and he has more hi-tech gadgets and he is dressed in a very modern way.

Secondly Batman does deal with the enermy but he does it in a way that means he has a lot of supporters and Beowulf is against everyoe and doesn't care what people think.

Look at the characters and make a list of all the obvious things they do like what they look like, how they rescue people, what people think of them and you'll soon notice the differences. Write a paragraph on each difference and do some comparisons aswell and then add a conclusion and introduction and your done with your essay.

Hope i helped.