Beowulf and Sir Gawain – The Real HeroesHeroes come in many forms. The construct of "heroic" has taken many forms, but traits such as courage, honor, and loyalty re-emerge as themes throughout the personality of the "hero." The characters of Beowulf and Sir Gawain each represent a version of a hero, but each appears very differently in their story. It can be said that a hero truly wins if he stays true to his noble values ​​when he finds himself in any situation that comes his way. When measured by this criterion, Sir Gawain stands out from Beowulf as a true hero, due to his mastery of personal and spiritual power through the use of thought, as well as his valiant deeds. The character of Beowulf presents himself as a hero to the ancient Dane because of his actions. He is constantly cited as a “warlord” and a “giver of gold” (61). Beowulf became famous because of what he did with his own hands. His identity as a leader is based on Danish society's emphasis on personal action, as opposed to the delegation of responsibilities through conscious thought. It is this very feeling that drives Beowulf to fight the dragon: “In my youth I engaged in many wars. Former guardian of the people, I will always seek battle, perform an act of glory, if the evildoer comes to me. ..." (59). Beowulf draws his power from a strong connection to the past. Without his history of glorious deeds, he would be deprived of the very power that qualifies him to be a good king. Beowulf's Courage n is never questioned, he meets every challenge head on, with deadly attention. The society that calls Beowulf a legendary hero recognizes his actions and his courage as an integral part of his definition of hero Without society to support the environment. of the paper, a chivalrous knight embodies the battle of the righteous self against corruption Gawain's strength comes from discovering his own flaws Beowulf's ideals of honor and nobility only exist within the context of his society. . Take him away from others and his life would have no meaning. This is Beowulf's real flaw, which the character of Gawain, at the end of his story, realizes. apply at all times to the personality of the chivalrous knight. The battlefield becomes the mind, separated from the realm of reality. Beowulf does not have the ability to win without the recognition of his fellow warriors. In the mind, all kinds of battles are fought. The real winner is the one who can learn from this struggle and who is able to apply this knowledge in solitary and societal places..