A Critical Analysis of "The Hero, " with References to Beowulf.
After critical analysis and in-depth reflection, I have adopted the belief that heroes, despite their extraneous characteristics, have very similar values to the people that follow them. This point of view can best be explained using three key points of focus. These points are as follows: The similarity of a higher guidance in times of need, the similarity of the code of honor that they live by, and the fact that no matter who the hero is, he or she is under pressure to be a successful role model.
The similarity of higher guidance in times of need is the easiest and most direct of all the three factors. Most heroes, but not all, live their lives in allegiance to God or another worshiped figure. Take the story of Beowulf for example. Beowulf was without fear when he faced the monster known as Grendel. This is due to the fact that Beowulf lived a life of faith. Faith in God assured him that win or lose, he was fighting for everything that represented good. He was ready to die, and would be honored to do so, especially in such a dramatic battle of good against evil. Beowulf's faith reached so high that when fighting Grendel; he had not a shred of fear. He was positive that he was doing God's bidding, and for this was the lifestyle a hero should strive to achieve. The people that followed him and believed him are no different. People have relied on faith throughout time. There are many people that live lives of purity and worship. There are also many people that believe that God has decided their fate already, and they are mere servants living out a script of divine creation. Although slight differences are present, faith is equally important in the lives of those who embrace it, whether they are a hero or a lowly servant. I believe the correct view on the subject is that no matter who you are, you are still God's love and servant. This unites every class, as long as they chose to believe it.
Another communal characteristic of heroes and those who follow them
The similarity of higher guidance in times of need is the easiest and most direct of all the three factors. Most heroes, but not all, live their lives in allegiance to God or another worshiped figure. Take the story of Beowulf for example. Beowulf was without fear when he faced the monster known as Grendel. This is due to the fact that Beowulf lived a life of faith. Faith in God assured him that win or lose, he was fighting for everything that represented good. He was ready to die, and would be honored to do so, especially in such a dramatic battle of good against evil. Beowulf's faith reached so high that when fighting Grendel; he had not a shred of fear. He was positive that he was doing God's bidding, and for this was the lifestyle a hero should strive to achieve. The people that followed him and believed him are no different. People have relied on faith throughout time. There are many people that live lives of purity and worship. There are also many people that believe that God has decided their fate already, and they are mere servants living out a script of divine creation. Although slight differences are present, faith is equally important in the lives of those who embrace it, whether they are a hero or a lowly servant. I believe the correct view on the subject is that no matter who you are, you are still God's love and servant. This unites every class, as long as they chose to believe it.
Another communal characteristic of heroes and those who follow them