Compare Beowulf’s heroism to that of the Wife of Bath.
The assignment: Compare Beowulf’s heroism to that of the Wife of Bath.
Title that I think can fit: What makes a hero?
Heroism in Beowulf:
drinking
usage of power: Beowulf is being a hero for killing, while the wife of bath was bitten by her fifth husband and became death.
ring – Beowulf is given a ring as a symbol for his loyal and the wife of Bath had five husbands. This marriage didn’t last, and we see differences between them.
You name survive your death- glory after death, this is why Beowulf is going to fight Grendel – fame
Fate: Beowulf believes that his fate is to be the leader of the people. Die because of his fate
*Quotes that I found useful:
– “Wise sir, do not grieve. It is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning. For every one of us, living in this world means waiting for our end. Let whoever can win glory before death. When a warrior is gone, that will be his best and only bulwark.”
Heroism in the Wife of Bath:
Using power on women – rape a woman
The woman wants to punish him
What women wants: to control the man
Main comparison: the idea of be a women hero to be a men hero, what is allow to women and what is allow to men? What is the motivation to be a hero (control main and lifetime fame).
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