Epics all throughout history have shown similarities. Mostly, how good overcomes evil. For example, take a look at the original “Star Wars” movies and the tale of Beowulf. Some of these similarities can commonly be found in their quests or journeys to save their hometowns or loved ones. Beowulf and star wars are similar as a “heroic” figure. They both leave their homes to fight an epic battle, they both come from wealthy backgrounds, granted natural fighting skills and are natural born leaders. Luke and beowulf were also given magical weapons to him them get their victory. Lastly, they both have inspiring stories that sacrificed themselves for the better of their communities.
Beowulf is from the “Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon is a 600 year period that starts in 410 and ends in 1066. He was a leader or “prince” of a clan, called the geats in his home town in sweden. Beowulf then travels to Denmark to help his uncle, King Hrothgar defeat the beast Grendel. Beowulf injures grendel, living him to die, unfortunately the next day the enemies …show more content…
He was raised by his uncle and aunt on a farm. Mr. Skywalker went on a search mission to find a lost droid, where he was attacked by Tusken raiders, and knocked out. When he awoken gentleman named Ben, told him he was “Obi-Wan kenibi” and that he had something that belonged to his “deceased” father. Luke was then informed that Ben and his father had been close friends because they were both jedis in the past. Luke questioned Ben about his father's death, he responded that “Anakin, turned to the darkside and killed himself. Luke was sent to prepare for his battle, he was granted a lightsaber to help him along his way. When it comes down to the fight luke was forced to come face to face with his enemy, his own father, Darth Vader in epic battle. In the end, Darth Vader kills himself to save his son's life and also finds out about his twin sister “Princess”
Beowulf is from the “Anglo-Saxon. The Anglo-Saxon is a 600 year period that starts in 410 and ends in 1066. He was a leader or “prince” of a clan, called the geats in his home town in sweden. Beowulf then travels to Denmark to help his uncle, King Hrothgar defeat the beast Grendel. Beowulf injures grendel, living him to die, unfortunately the next day the enemies …show more content…
He was raised by his uncle and aunt on a farm. Mr. Skywalker went on a search mission to find a lost droid, where he was attacked by Tusken raiders, and knocked out. When he awoken gentleman named Ben, told him he was “Obi-Wan kenibi” and that he had something that belonged to his “deceased” father. Luke was then informed that Ben and his father had been close friends because they were both jedis in the past. Luke questioned Ben about his father's death, he responded that “Anakin, turned to the darkside and killed himself. Luke was sent to prepare for his battle, he was granted a lightsaber to help him along his way. When it comes down to the fight luke was forced to come face to face with his enemy, his own father, Darth Vader in epic battle. In the end, Darth Vader kills himself to save his son's life and also finds out about his twin sister “Princess”