Compare And Contrast Beowulf And Batman

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In the two stories of Beowulf and Batman there are many similarities and differences. They were both heroes of their time but in different ways to a different crowd. All though they did many different things they were all done the same.

In these two different stories with two different heroes there are many similarities. They both fight their enemies and help the world. In the story Beowulf, Wiglaf helps Beowulf fight the dragon. While Robin helps Batman fight two-face. They also help fight evil enemies to get rid of the world of evil. Beowulf fights and kills Grendel and his mother. Batman fights many villains like Bane and the Joker. These two heroes share many similarities even though they are from different time periods.

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