Hulk, Captain America; these are all very familiar names to our generation. They are what we perceive as heroes. When we think about heroes, we don’t think about their mortality, or how they have flaws. We see heroes as being invincible, indestructible, immortal, even. What if I say the name Beowulf? Most kids of our generation have seldom heard of this hero, or know why he is significant. Beowulf is the story of a hero with his own mortal flaws. He is a symbol of courage, and honor, in a time when…
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