Beowulf of an Old English story and Captain America, an American comic book hero, are similar in a various ways. Both characters exhibit traits of leadership and strength both physical and moralistic. However, Beowulf fights for fame and pride while Captain America fights for the good of his country and the world. The similarities between these two characters exceed their differences and this is why they are both such compelling characters.
Beowulf is not commanding vast legions of men, but his leadership role over his small group of men is still crucial. The way Beowulf is viewed is revealed with the quote, “Worked these men are no beggars. And Beowulf Their prince, who showed them the way to our shores, is a mighty warrior, powerful and …show more content…
Both the physical strength and moral strength of Beowulf and Captain America are equal. An example of Beowulf’s strength comes after defeating Grendel, “The victory, for the proof, hanging high from the rafters where Beowulf had hung it, was the monster’s arm, claw and shoulder and all” (Beowulf 37). Beowulf’s physical strength is only matched by that of the monsters he encounters in the story. Having the superhuman ability to rip of a monster’s arm off from its socket shows the impressive strength of Beowulf. Like Beowulf, Captain America who has the strength of a small truck helps to bring the vehicle to a halt (Kirby and Simon 9). Beowulf and Captain America share the trait of super strength which allows Captain America to pick up heavy objects, throw his shield great lengths, and even stop moving vehicles. Moving on to moral strength, Beowulf possesses a high degree of this virtue; his morality is righteous and unwavering. Beowulf takes his stance against evil when he says, “That I, alone and with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall” (Beowulf 21). Beowulf has a strong desire to fight evil wherever, whenever, and in all forms. To him, it is his obligation to God and society. Similarly, Captain America also has a strong will to fight evil. “Once gay Paris is not a pretty sight under the heel of the Nazi conqueror” (Kirby and Simon 6). When he sees the evil that is present in the Nazi empire
Beowulf is not commanding vast legions of men, but his leadership role over his small group of men is still crucial. The way Beowulf is viewed is revealed with the quote, “Worked these men are no beggars. And Beowulf Their prince, who showed them the way to our shores, is a mighty warrior, powerful and …show more content…
Both the physical strength and moral strength of Beowulf and Captain America are equal. An example of Beowulf’s strength comes after defeating Grendel, “The victory, for the proof, hanging high from the rafters where Beowulf had hung it, was the monster’s arm, claw and shoulder and all” (Beowulf 37). Beowulf’s physical strength is only matched by that of the monsters he encounters in the story. Having the superhuman ability to rip of a monster’s arm off from its socket shows the impressive strength of Beowulf. Like Beowulf, Captain America who has the strength of a small truck helps to bring the vehicle to a halt (Kirby and Simon 9). Beowulf and Captain America share the trait of super strength which allows Captain America to pick up heavy objects, throw his shield great lengths, and even stop moving vehicles. Moving on to moral strength, Beowulf possesses a high degree of this virtue; his morality is righteous and unwavering. Beowulf takes his stance against evil when he says, “That I, alone and with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall” (Beowulf 21). Beowulf has a strong desire to fight evil wherever, whenever, and in all forms. To him, it is his obligation to God and society. Similarly, Captain America also has a strong will to fight evil. “Once gay Paris is not a pretty sight under the heel of the Nazi conqueror” (Kirby and Simon 6). When he sees the evil that is present in the Nazi empire