Beowulf vs. Miriam
In a study of 4,000 adults, 55% helped others in an emergency, 8% stopped an injustice, and 5% sacrificed their life for a stranger (National Geographic). This proves anyone can be a hero, but one aspect of a hero is always shown; a hero is someone who puts the well being of others above their own. Although there are heroes in everyday life, they are also found in stories that are exaggerated over the years, such as Beowulf, or in modern stories like A Thousand Splendid Suns, in which they are portrayed more realistically. In many cases, the hero follows a certain model of behavior that characterizes the type of hero they will remain throughout their story. They show bravery, selflessness, and leadership. Both Beowulf, from the epic poem Beowulf, and Mariam, a main character in A Thousand Splendid Suns, share the same moral value of fighting for their beliefs without giving up, but differ in motive and character; Beowulf wants to prove himself to his people whereas Mariam is genuinely looking out for the ones she loves.
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Where Beowulf wanted people of all the lands to be safe, Miriam also wanted her family to have that security. They went to no end to ensure the people they cared about achieved this. They never wanted to let their loved ones down. Both characters also feel as if they have something to make up for in their life. Beowulf felt as if he needed to prove himself to his people for slacking off in the past. Mariam never felt good enough because her father did not want her; she wanted to be loved. Her mother’s suicide also made her feel guilty. They tried to fix their mistakes in the past by mending things in the present. Lastly, they both died an honorable death saving their people. They fought with all they had in them and used it to save their loved
In a study of 4,000 adults, 55% helped others in an emergency, 8% stopped an injustice, and 5% sacrificed their life for a stranger (National Geographic). This proves anyone can be a hero, but one aspect of a hero is always shown; a hero is someone who puts the well being of others above their own. Although there are heroes in everyday life, they are also found in stories that are exaggerated over the years, such as Beowulf, or in modern stories like A Thousand Splendid Suns, in which they are portrayed more realistically. In many cases, the hero follows a certain model of behavior that characterizes the type of hero they will remain throughout their story. They show bravery, selflessness, and leadership. Both Beowulf, from the epic poem Beowulf, and Mariam, a main character in A Thousand Splendid Suns, share the same moral value of fighting for their beliefs without giving up, but differ in motive and character; Beowulf wants to prove himself to his people whereas Mariam is genuinely looking out for the ones she loves.
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Where Beowulf wanted people of all the lands to be safe, Miriam also wanted her family to have that security. They went to no end to ensure the people they cared about achieved this. They never wanted to let their loved ones down. Both characters also feel as if they have something to make up for in their life. Beowulf felt as if he needed to prove himself to his people for slacking off in the past. Mariam never felt good enough because her father did not want her; she wanted to be loved. Her mother’s suicide also made her feel guilty. They tried to fix their mistakes in the past by mending things in the present. Lastly, they both died an honorable death saving their people. They fought with all they had in them and used it to save their loved