Beowulf vs. The Natural Beowulf and The Natural are both epic tales that are very similar, yet different at the same time. Both stories display the main character as heroes. Beowulf and Hobbs show strength, leadership, and intelligence in their own ways. They reflect the culture of their day and have a quest that they must conquer. Beowulf and Hobbs show characteristics of being heroes, but are they actually heroes? Beowulf and Hobbs are both very strong characters. Beowulf shows strength by defeating Grendel. When he fights Grendel he first uses a sword that can’t break through Grendel's enchanted skin. Beowulf then decided to defeat him with his bare hands and rips Grendel's arm off. Beowulf shows strength during his battle with Grendel's…show more content… Beowulf reflects the Anglo-Saxon culture by always following and living his life according to the code. The code entails loyalty, reputation, generosity, and revenge. Beowulf goes to Hrothgar to help him because he heard of the terrors they were going to and Beowulf father was in debt to Hrothgar. Beowulf defeated Grendel to pay the debt of loyalty that his father had towards Hrothgar and he wanted to protect their reputation and be loyal to Hrothgar. When Beowulf defeats Grendel Hrothgar gives him loads of treasures. Instead of Beowulf keeping all of the treasure to himself, he goes home and shares them with his followers and his king, this shows his generosity. Beowulf seeks revenge when the dragon destroys Beowulf's home, he goes to defeat the dragon as his final act of revenge. Hobbs reflects the ideas of his culture by being loyal to his team and his coaches. No matter how much money the judge offered him he wouldn’t lose the game on purpose. He also was loyal by playing in the nationals even though he was told by his doctor that he could die. Hobbs was never in it for the money, he just wanted to do what he loved while he had the chance. He also went to go live with Iris and their child back home when he found out that he had a
