Beowulf

Beowulf, the protagonist of the epic poem, embodied all of these virtues and lives on in memory because of this. First, generosity was widespread and more greatly valued during Beowulf’s time than it is now. It was not merely a virtue, but instead a necessity. Many kings were measured by the extent of their generosity. If Hrothgar had not displayed his gratitude for Beowulf’s great deeds he would have been looked down upon. …showed first 75 words of 589 total…

…showed last 75 words of 589 total…fun of in the US but he’s new to europe so they love him now. OJ Smith also was rejected for doing something wrong and they even took away the things he owned to make up for his mistake. Few heroes last very long. Many just fade away. Some get lucky and others don’t. Being a hero also means being looked up to and whatever the deeds, they will be recognized by somebody.