Luke vs Beowulf

Luke Skywalker and Beowulf share many traits that make them heros, but also differ quite a bit. Luke becomes a hero at a fairly young age. He was still living with his aunt and uncle when he was called to action. Beowulf, as we read it, was already a great hero and everyone knew it just looking at him. He had already slew many foes, while Luke was fixing droids and farming. They are both heroic in manner. Luke ends up saving the day by initially saving Princess Leia and eventually destroying the Death Star. Beowulf defeated Grendel, his mom, and a dragon back in his homeland. Their reasons for being so heroic are different. Man-to-man combat and hunting monsters was how Beowulf grew up. It was his profession as Steve Jobbs's is to make software. Luke didn't grow up like Beowulf did. He worked with his aunt and uncle. Luke's first incentive to fight back was when his aunt and uncle were murdered. He fought for his family and for revenge. Later on, though, he fought for the Rebel Alliance. He wanted to save the oppressed and to do so he had to destroy the Death Star. Beowulf fought for himself, while Luke fought for others. Beowulf was very boastful of himself. On the other hand, Luke carried himself in a humble manner. He did not show the pride that Beowulf had.