Many people recognize Beowulf as the hero of Anglo-Saxon time due to amazing strength and courage. Thou he had hero like qualities, Beowulf could also be considered a selfish hero because his speech, thoughts, and actions showed that he would do anything to succeed. Throughout a few defeated battles Beowulf justified his loses to make him look more successful. Beowulf relied on his own destinies so much that is let him to Denmark to fulfill his "Destiny" and kill a known unbeatable monster named "Grendel". Thou he doesnt know the true outcome of his beliefs he wasnt conscious of his own or other peoples lives but instead focused on his natural wanted defeat.
Like persuading the crowd to go against the conspirators by saying the quote,” Brutus is wise Brutus is noble…” and putting all the blame on Lepidus for his actions. He also has some loyalty but very different then Brutus’s loyalty. He is loyal to his friends but not so loyal to Rome. How might you say he is loyal to his friends, he goes and avenges Caesar’s death by turning everyone against the conspirators. Mark was also brave unlike Brutus he fights to the death on the battlefield and doesn’t give up.
He had help by means of his followers and the princess. Nothing like William Wallace, Gilgamesh fought the monster by himself. Gilgamesh fought to save his friend and became famous for that. Their challenges were successful because they meet their goals. William Wallace was wrath at the British for killing his wife.
Beowulf also shows he represents goodness by volunteering to fight evil; protect his people, and doing it selflessly. These selfless acts offered by Beowulf display much of the goodness that is present in Beowulf. Goodness is also portrayed by its ability to purge and cleanse evil. This is first shown after Beowulf slays Grendel. The poet says, "(Beowulf) had purged of evil the hall of Hrothgar, and cleansed of crime; the heart of the hero."
In lines 90-91 of Act 1, Scene 2, Brutus says, “For let the gods so speed me as I love the name of honor more than I fear death.” This states that not only would Brutus take someone’s life for the good of Rome, he would also give his own. He would rather die with dignity, than run from death. An actual evil man would be Cassius, who cares solely about his own personal needs and nothing else. Brutus, however, was truly in the conspiracy only to benefit Rome. Once Brutus had convinced himself that there was no other way to handle the matter of Caesar’s corruption of power, he refused to hurt anyone else.
A tragic hero is characterized as good and noble. Brutus shows this characteristic, but he is too noble. He loves Rome and he is will to do everything for Rome. Brutus has nothing against Caesar personally, but he is afraid that Caesar will become too ambitious which is not good for Rome, so he kills his friend Caesar. Brutus sincerely believes that what he is doing will save Rome.
He travels far and wide, telling tales of his exploits and undertaking new challenges in the name of his king. Beowulf is a hero because he puts himself in harm's way for the benefit of others. Beowulf's first heroic exploit is his selfless defense of Heorot from the rampages of Grendel. Although Heorot is not his own hall, Beowulf is willing to protect its people and possibly die in the attempt. Upon arriving in Heorot, Beowulf announces, "And so, my request...is that you won't refuse me, who have come this far, the privilege of purifying Heorot.” (Lines 427-431).
A monster is a person who excites horror by wickedness, cruel or inhumcenperson (dictionary.com). Dr. Frankenstein is the real monster. It is clear that his obsession with creating life is what is more important to him for better or for worse. He was willing to sacrifice his family for the result of his creation. In addition, he did nothing to stop the monster of striking again because he didn’t want to destroy what he had created.
He has a great influential power over people. For example he was able to stop Brabantio from killing him by saying Hold your hands, both of you of my inclining and the rest. Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it without a prompter" (Act I scene II lines 80-83). Even though Othello has been exposed to many evil through wars, he is still naïve to the corruption of individuals. Othello is a trusting man who trusts everyone.
Harry's conviction led him to a life of remorse and disgrace, and both men felt nothing but repulsion and repentance after coming to realization with what they have done. Victor truly believed that in bringing the Creature to life, he was indeed bettering the world, as Harry assumed that through guiding Dexter into becoming a murderous vigilante he was aiding mankind. Ironically both men were utterly mistaken; all Victor's Creature truly accomplished was murdering his loved ones in anger, and terrifying the world with his appalling appearance. Dexter on the other hand might've helped mankind, but who's to say it was his right to kill all those people? One might argue "The Justice System does that exact act every day."