Literature Class of 2014
Fyffe Senior bloggers worked on Battle of the Royal Epics
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Similar Heroes
Numerous similarities are displayed throughout the two epics of Beowulf and Gilgamesh. The first similarity portrayed is the point that both of the heroes contain incredible strength. Next similar point that is shown throughout the epics is that Beowulf and Gilgamesh both fight for good against evil. Another point displayed is the fact that both warriors fight against a horrifying monster. Final similarity shown is the fact that Beowulf and Gilgamesh are both victorious at the end of their epics.
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Another similarity between Beowulf and Gilgamesh would be the fact that the both want fame and immortality. Beowulf achieves this through selfless acts, helping people in need; where as Gilgamesh achieves this goal with only himself in mind never thinking of others.
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