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In today’s society, people often idolize and make heroes of the macho, larger-than-life action figures that entertain us in motion pictures. Beowulf, although a character from well over a thousand years ago, is the epitome of heroism and would have the starring role in an action figure movie today. His extreme heroic actions stand the test of time. Beowulf possesses strength, courage, and saves lives by destroying evil therefore achieving the standard of the modern day hero. Strength is one reason that Beowulf would be considered a great hero today. The epic poem clearly depicts Beowulf