Beowulf Vs Batman Research Paper

In The Dark Knight Rises, Batman had an epic battle with Bane. Both men gave their all to defeat each other, going back and forth as punches continued to rain on their flesh. The way Bane handled Batman led many viewers to believe Batman would lose; this of course left true Batman fans on the edge of their seats hoping he would win. Like Batman, Beowulf fought tough foes such as the dragon, which cost him his life, even though he won with the help of his sidekick Wiglaf. Beowulf shows many different Anglo-Saxon hero characteristics including bravery, honor and selflessness when fighting his adversaries just like Batman did when fighting Bane.
In the poem, Beowulf displays his bravery in many different ways. First of all, he boasts about his past accomplishes, such as slaying giants and killing many men and beasts.“My lord Higlac might think less of me, if I let my sword go where my feet were afraid …show more content…
throughout the poem, not only does beowulf show how he is selfless, but he does it in a heroic way. He continuously puts everyone else before himself to ensure their safety. He goes out of his way to provide protection and safety no matter what the dangers are. He traveled from far away to kill a beast he hasn’t seen, “Now Grendel and I are called together, and I have come. Grant me, then, lord and protector of this noble place, a single request!”(254-257). Also, after he had slain the evil creature Grendel, he traveled to the swamp where the Grendels mother lives and killed her. Selflessly jumping in the pond to find and kill her. “As his words ended, he leaped into the lake, would not wait for anyone's answer…” (467-468).Then, at over 80 years old, he risked his life to kill a dragon that was endangering his people. “I mean to stand, not run from his shooting Flames, stand till fate decides which of us wins.” (638-639) I believe Beowulf is one of the most selfless