Beowulf, Sir Gawain and King Arthur - Three heroesThe three heroes discussed here, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and King Arthur, are heroes for different reasons. Beowulf, our first hero, is courageous but his motivation is different from that of the other two. For Sir Gawain, personal honor and courage are what matters. King Arthur, Sir Gawain's uncle, is naturally the quintessential king of the medieval period. Although all men share the same qualities to some extent, some are more pronounced than in others. It's important to see how these qualities are central to their respective stories and how it helps (or hinders) them on their journeys. Beowulf's greatest value is his bravery, some would say his bravado. There is no doubt that he is a great warrior. Beowulf's heroism belongs to a different era than that of King Arthur or Sir Gawain. For this reason, bragging about one's prowess can seem decidedly unheroic. When he tells Unferth "I consider it true that I had more courage, more strength to swim than any other man" (514-15 (41), this could be misinterpreted. What he says is true, however, that in order to succeed, he must deliver his resume orally. Nevertheless, bragging aside, Beowulf is undoubtedly a brave man When Beowulf sets out to kill Grendel's mother, he "simply put on his armor. for battle, without taking into account the danger..." (1328-29 60). When his sword fails him, he uses his physical strength: "On the power of his hand, as a man who thinks he will win in the whirlwind of battle, enduring glory, he does not fear death "(1328-29 60). 1420-23 62). While this is true, he should not overlook his courageous actions. He earns his fame honestly by fighting threats against society. He doesn't lie or manipulate to achieve glory. uses what is rightfully his, his bravery of Beowulf differs from that of King Arthur for several reasons: being king, he must be courageous, to govern the state, the people must respect him. Beowulf's courage carries the story. Firstly, it details his rise to fame and, secondly, it also describes his fall. Sir Gawain's honor is his greatest value, even if he has suffered a setback. His honor is the catalyst for what happens in the rest of the poem..