The epic poem “The Iliad” and the poem “Beowulf” both present the idea of revenge and its effect on an individual’s morals. Both Achilles and Beowulf goes on a journey of seeking revenge which lets the audience or the readers to see their characteristics before and after seeking revenge. Achilles is a renowned warrior who goes on to kill Hector to avenge his friend, Patroclus, and becomes infamous for his villainous acts. Beowulf, also goes on a journey, voluntarily, to avenge fellow citizens from horrible monsters using brutal measures. The desire for revenge causes a character to forget their sense of morality in both “The Iliad” and the “Beowulf”.
