Beowulf and The Princess Bride
... Beowulf resembles Westley in the movie, The Princess Bride. ... Westley and Beowulf are both very cocky and self-assured when faced with adversity. ... In The Princess Bride, Westley saves his love Buttercup from a band of kidnappers. ... Beowulf had an identical attitude when he said, “ …I have heard, too, that the monster’s scorn of men is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none. ... Given that in that time weapons symbolized power, Beowulf showed extreme bravery by insisting not to fight Grendel with them. ... Additionally, Beowulf had unsurpassable strength. ... Both men’s supernatural strength and wit were traits that set them apart from common everyday people Another thing that both Beowulf and Westley experienced was the journey they embarked in each of their stories.