Throughout literature, the idea of ​​the hero has changed to represent a number of differences. Heroes were originally personified as individuals who were not bound by limitations and who demonstrated an archetypal sense of moral judgment. Later, contrasting hero adaptations began to form in which the hero of a story typically exhibited traits that closely resembled the limitations and problems that ordinary people faced. For most, a contemporary “hero” is seen simply as the protagonist of the story. Acclaimed literary heroes, such as Beowulf and Hamlet, when compared to each other can give a person a better idea of ​​the changes in the hero. Although they are both the main characters in their stories, there are notable distinctions between each person's motivations and approaches to conflict. The first thing to point out about Hamlet and Beowulf was simply the fact that they were both the protagonists of their stories. The stories centered around the two having to overcome adversity and conflict. Although their definite disadvantage...