The Dragon

Ian Konrad Mr. Schmidt English 10 H 29 September 2014 A hero is one who places himself or herself at risk for another by performing great deeds of courage. Often in our society today, athletes are looked up to as heroes. Derek Jeter is an excellent example of a modern day hero. He is looked up to by many for his strength, leadership, and success. He is very similar to Beowulf in many ways. Beowulf, from the epic Beowulf, is an old English fictional hero. Although Derek Jeter and Beowulf are both heroes in our world, their heroic actions are very different. While Derek Jeter is a modern day sports hero who inspired many, Beowulf is an old English fictional hero that has many different qualities.