According to an epic poem, Beowulf was a mighty, powerful hero who killed many monsters to protect the people of his times. Although today, we do not know of any existing monsters, we still have heroes. Modern day Beowulf for me is not a specific person. Instead, Beowulf would be a group of people. For example, soldiers. Beowulf was a hero to his people, just as soldiers are heroes for us.
Similar to Beowulf, they are stronger than a common person is (due to
training). Soldiers are courageous in battle, and pursue their goals no matter
what they go through. They fight for the good of the nation as a whole, yet
they also bring a small glory to their own family by making them proud. Today,
soldiers do not fight monsters and giants. They fight against anyone trying to
hurt our country’s interests. Not only so, but they also give support during
natural disasters. They stand for what it is our version of right.
For all they do, soldiers are modern day Beowulf.
