In the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain is on his way to meet the green knight to repay the debt that is owed. Previously at king Arthur's castle, Sir Gawain had cleaved off the green knights head and as per their agreement, Sir Gawain was to travel to the green chapel where the green knight is to sever Sir Gawain's head. So he is on his way to find the man who is supposedly going to kill him. Even though he knows this, he still goes because he is honor bound by the knights code to follow through with his agreement. His strong conviction to fulfill his duty even at great personal loss is what makes him heroic. …show more content…
He needed someone brave and strong who was willing to fight for him and his kingdom and destroy the monster Grendel, who he needed was the hero Beowulf. The great and notable Beowulf came to the Danes aid not out of greed or a search for fame, but out of honor and loyalty to his father Ecgtheow and the king Hrothgar. In their darkest time, the Danes got the hero they