Beowulf and Sir Gawain appear in the epic literature of the Anglo-Saxons. Beowulf, written by an unknown author, was first recorded in the eighth century. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was written by the Pearl Poet in the thirteenth century. Beowulf and Gawain are warriors, yet they differ. Beowulf and Gawain travel on quests for different reasons, they carry out there quests in unique ways and Beowulf is always fearless while Gawain has weak …showed first 75 words of 888 total…

…showed last 75 words of 888 total…promises to be his friend. Beowulf is a fearless warrior while Gawain tries to be brave, but allows his fear to overcome him. Beowulf and Gawain are characters in Anglo-Saxon literature. Both are labeled heroes, but differ from each other. Beowulf and Gawain travel on quests for different reasons, they carry out there quests in unique ways and Beowulf is always fearless while Gawain has weak moments. A clear contrast can be made between Beowulf