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The epic Beowulf shows us how a mans' character is tested as he encounters

difficult situations. The unknown author of Beowulf, leaves behind a mystique, an

intriguing quality with which the character which hold our interest. The modern-day

hero, Superman, also possesses these same qualities. Their modest actions are what

helped these hero's to become their peoples' "ideal man."

The first quality that earns a person's respect between Beowulf and Superman is

wealth. Neither of these men had a considerable amount of money. This helps the every

day man relate to them more easily. In the epic, Beowulf's home is far away from his

lord's castle. We get the sense that Beowulf is an outcast because of the lengthy distance

to reach his kingdom. In stories such as these, the outcasts are perceived to be the poorer

of the people in the kingdom. Like Beowulf, Superman lives in seclusion from the

society in which he lives. He apartment is......

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