Morte d’Arthur” are both epic tales from the medieval time era which means it is easy to spot the many similarities within both of these stories, but they were written differently thus creating contrasting elements. For example, both stories do exhibit general characteristics of heroism (courage, loyalty and honesty), but in very different ways. Also, since both stories are epic romances, we see what the values of a hero really are. Lastly, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” puts off a light-hearted tone
Beowulf is forewarned about a “grim spirit… Grendel,” whom “the Creator had condemned” (I. 102-106). Similarly, the Son is informed by God of the fallen angel, Satan, whom fell from Heaven into the depths of Hell. God warns The Son of Satan’s intentions, and capabilities: “by force he can destroy, or, worse” (III.91). Beowulf, and The Son are fully aware of the power in which evil holds, and yet the