Beowulf vs. Harry Potter Essays -- J.K. Rowling

In non-finite ways Beowulf and the Harry Potter series can correlate finished specific themes, make upts, etc. In ways they contradict each other, and in some, they concur tho slightly. Throughout both the book and the series they have roughly the same central idea which is to vanquish the aversion that remains in a fixed world and bring it into safety again. Each character reference has his individual weaknesses and powers, which are used to their advantage during the course of the story. Beowulfs powers lead physical super strength. Harrys powers arent as often as physical strength as mental and magical powers. both make faults in some of their actions which sometimes causes failure. Beowulf shouldnt have let his gluttony and arrogance outweigh his wit when fight downing the dragon, otherwise it would in all likelihood have spared his vitality. Like Beowulf, on occasion, Harry thinks before he acts. His follies arent always life threatening, and they can actually turn out to be life-saving. Both cases are a battle between good and evil that affects all. Unlike in Beowulf, not solitary(prenominal) must Harry fight evil, evil has its followers and he must work around them speckle Beowulf confronts only the chief of evil itself. The two must not only fight for their lives, moreover they also fight for the well-being of others. Harrys fight is for safety and, in a way, he is forced into it, but he accepts it. Beowulf fights predominantly for further glory, pride, and treasure. They each have their own forces but a lot of their struggles are engaged independently and in special cases rely on their allies. Harry might be a hero, but he was born(p) an ordinary wizard unlike Beowulf who was born into the royal family. Harry was also looked down upon by those who saw him ... ...character and even Beowulf when he dies. His last words seemed considerate instead of selfish. Although Harry is a hero he still has authority over him because of his age, unlike Beowulf who is the password of a king and is older. Harrys battles didnt just get physically fighting like Beowulfs did. He had to find weaknesses in the Dark Lord and use them against him to finally kill Voldermort after several(prenominal) fights. In the end of both tales good triumphs over evil and the nauseous is ultimately defeated perpetually. Harry goes on to live an honorable life among his friends, but Beowulf dies a noble man for the welfare of his people fully grown his throne to someone else deserving. Even though both endings are reason out in somewhat of a sad note, they both give you a sense of accomplishment because of the overall victory over what used to endure the world they lived in.