While watching movies does one ever wonder why so many events the protagonist experiences reflect such dramatic similarities ? Probably not. Likewise, in literature, the books make one wonder about the consistencies in the plot. This redundancy can be most readily understood if one were to view these works through the lens of archetypal analysis, or through patterns within the “Monomyth,” as revealed in The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. In Beowulf, for instance, Beowulf is the hero; meanwhile Grendel is his nemesis until his death. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Gawain is also the hero, but he is not the trickster in the story. Therefore, similarities both of these works do have, but contradictions also exist. . Certain similarities and differences, however, stem not from age-old Monomythic patterns, but rather from differences in worldviews, varied paradigms held by cultures separated by roughly 350 years of development. Thus, some values …show more content…
Well, when this happens in both literatures as well as in reality; apotheosis occurs. apotheosis is when one is felt to be rank more and more as a God/ess. In Beowulf, Beowulf's apotheosis occurs when he defeats Grendel’s mother. In the case, that he is known all over the community.“Beowulf, my friend, your fame has gone far and wide, you are known everywhere. In all things you are even- tempered, prudent and resolute (1703-1709).” After defeating Grendel’s mother underwater, Beowulf brought his ultimate boon, (Grendel’s mother’s head) and became an immortal in the eyes of the community. Honor is well measured in the scenario that Beowulf is acquired with; a scenario that acknowledges Beowulf’s accomplishments. Meanwhile, loyalty is shown as well in the matter of Beowulf being loyal to the fellow citizens of the