The epic poem “Beowulf”, is written by an unknown author in the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person that is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts but he never fears the threat of death. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life countless times for immortal glory and for the …showed first 75 words of 1283 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1283 total…emergency medical technicians, missionaries, peace corp. workers, lifeguards, educators, parents, those who risk their lives in saving the victims in all that is left of the two World Trade Center buildings, those who donate food and money to the families who have lost, and so on; whereas everyone has a different point of view on who is their hero. Heroes of today can perform the simplest tasks and can be looked upon highly by others.