Dad Vs Beowulf Research Paper

Dad vs. Beowulf My dad and Beowulf are both examples Heros. What it means to be a hero is to have courage, bravery, selflessness, humility, patience and caring. The definition of hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Some of Beowulf’s most important traits as an epic hero include bravery, loyalty, honor, superhuman physical strength, and the willingness to risk his life for the greater good. (enotes.com) My dad’s name is Frank Barlow, he is a modern day hero who serves our country by joining the military 22 years ago. That is not the only reason is is a hero. He is a hero because he is an amazing dad. Even tho we don’t see each other a lot, I have the best time when we are together. Beowulf's and my dad's qualities in courage and bravery are the same but different. Beowulf helps other people …show more content…
Beowulf is not afraid of anything or to do anything.(cshock159.blogspot.com) My dad shows he selflessness by support his country, his platoon, and himself.(Barlow Frank) They are both highly intelligent people, and know exactly what they are doing.

One of the last things that i think is most important is they are both caring. Beowulf would not put his own life against the monsters to save some other people that he did not know if he was not caring. Beowulf chose the mightiest men he could find the bravest and the best of the Geats, fourteen In all.(123helpme.com) Also, if my dad was not caring he would not also be putting this country and his people first to protect us and our freedom.(Barlow, Frank) Once again, both Beowulf and my dad are consider amazing heros. Definitely my dad in my eyes. He really does make me proud and I am glad to call him my dad. Beowulf is great to by his actions but he would really be a hero if he was real. This is my essay on two amazing heros that do great