Day after day, individuals face challenges that lead to extremes. People face obstacles while accomplishing whatever they are required to do. Every day, ordinary people are heroes of sorts. It is normal for people to encounter obstacles and barriers in carrying out their duties. But among these people, those who don't give up because of their frustration are the real heroes. What people today refer to when they think of a hero is someone strong and courageous who protects those who are weak. It is true that a hero must be valiant and daring, for a medieval hero to stand out, he must also overcome his fears in order to succeed. By acting courageously, not giving up and realizing that a hero will be able to control his fears and overcome them, bringing success. Beowulf is a medieval hero who acts courageously to achieve victory. When Grendel attacks the Danes each night, Beowulf comes out of his shelter to help the majority. He overcomes his fears even though the possibilities of consequences he could suffer are high. “The hero comes to Heorot” (Beowulf lines 188-189), the similarity in the pronunciation of “hero” and “Heorot” seems as if the mead hall was designed for Beowulf. The words contain such coincidence that the tone of the quote seems certain. and possess.When Beowulf arrived in the land of the Danes, he announced to the soldiers:The man whose name was known for his courage, /the chief Geat, resolute in his helmet,/replied back: “We are servants/of Hygelac group. Beowulf is my name. / If your lord and master, Halfdane's/most renowned son, will listen to me/ and graciously allow me to greet him in person, / I am ready and willing to report...... middle of paper . .... .ng Henry has an intimidating and threatening fear of standing behind his beliefs. At the end of the conversation, Thomas Becket returns the chancellor's ring, which marks the official decision made under the influence of God. The meaning of the ring held Becket's mind and duty. From the beginning of the film, the rings could have foreshadowed Thomas Becket's continued growth and directed his fearless resolve. Medieval British heroes overcome their fears and barriers, while acting courageously, not giving up, and owning up to their behavior. Each hero tackles their obstacles to succeed. Ahero's path is like an obstacle course, the one who reaches the end is the true hero. People who are defeated by their fears and challenges are losers. And people who overcame their difficulties and their terrors were victors in the Middle Ages and are also victors in our society today.