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Title: Beowulf
Words: 738
The epic Beowulf shows us how a mans' character is tested as he encounters
difficult situations. The unknown author of Beowulf, leaves behind a mystique, an
intriguing quality with which the character which hold our interest. The modern-day
hero, Superman, also possesses these same qualities. Their modest actions are what
helped these hero's to become their peoples' "ideal man."
The first quality that earns a person's respect between Beowulf and Superman is
wealth. Neither of these men had a considerable amount of money. This helps the every
day man relate to them more easily. In the epic, Beowulf's home is far away from his
lord's castle. We get the sense that Beowulf is an outcast because of the lengthy distance
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