Modern Day Beowulf

Beowulf is depicted as a brave warrior, with no sense of fear, and a man who aims for eternal glory. Today, these values don't seem prevalent throughout our society, but I believe that there still is a glimpse shown in our law enforcement. Although there are calls that bring fear in our bravest police officers and firefighters, they are still brave and make sure to complete their mission, wary of the fact that fate might be knocking on their door. Similarly to how Beowulf saved the Danes from danger, paramedics save people's lives daily when someone calls for help. In the story, the legacy of a hero lives on for long periods of time, or even forever, which brings me to the realization that soldiers also relate to Beowulf. As a soldier himself, he fights with courage and determination to defeat an enemy to the death if necessary. Afterwards, his life is commemorated through statues, mourning, and eternal thanks for the bravery he had to protect what he loved the most. These people usually don't have glory as their main purpose for fighting, unlike Beowulf. Despite this difference, everyone who protects something valuable to society is considered a hero. It's just the reason for doing so that sets the law enforcement and modern soldiers from Beowulf.