Topic > Beowulf - A Medieval Hero - 1887

Day after day, individuals face challenges that take them to extremes. People face obstacles while achieving everything they are forced to do. Every day, ordinary people are heroes to some extent. It is normal for people to encounter obstacles and barriers in carrying out their duties. But among these people, those who don't give up due to frustration are the real heroes. What people today refer to when they think of a hero is someone strong and courageous who protects the weak. It is true that a hero must be brave and courageous, for a medieval hero to stand out he must also overcome his fears to achieve success. By acting courageously, not giving up and having a realization, a hero will be able to control his fears and overcome them, leading to success. Beowulf is a medieval hero who acts courageously to achieve victory. When Grendel attacks the Danes consecutively every night, Beowulf comes out of his refuge to help the majority. He conquers his fears even though the chances of the consequences he might suffer are high. “The hero comes to Heorot” (Beowulf lines 188-189) the similarity in the pronunciation of “hero” and “Heorot” seems as if the mead hall was designed for Beowulf. The words contain such a coincidence that the tone of the quote seems certain and possessing. When Beowulf arrived in the land of the Danes, he announced to the soldiers: The man whose name was known for courage, / the leader of the Geats, resolute in his helmet ,/answered in return: "We are servants/ of the line of Hygelac band. Beowulf is my name. / If your lord and master, the most renowned/ son of Halfdane, will listen to me/ and kindly allow me to greet him in person, / I am ready and willing to report... middle of paper... .ng Henry's intimidating and threatening fear challenges his beliefs At the end of the conversation, Thomas Becket returns the chancellor's ring and this marks the official decision made with the influence of God. The meaning of the ring kept Becket's mind and duty. From the beginning of the film the rings could have foreshadowed the growth of Thomas Beckets directing his courageous resolve medieval people overcome their fears and barriers by behaving courageously, without giving up and recognizing their behavior. Each hero faces their own obstacles to achieve success. Ahero's path is like an obstacle course, the one who gets to the end is the real hero. People who are defeated by their fears and challenges are losers. And people who overcome difficulties and terrors were winners in the Middle Ages and are also winners in our society today.