Beowulf/Sir Gawain comparison

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…He represents moral rules that simply did not exist at the time of Beowulf, when the strength was a primary requirement for a warrior. Their similarities are based mostly on the physical characteristics, but all the differences are caused by different ideals of their time. It is evident, that ideals of the society prevail in the conduct of the people in any ordeals, and the ideals of the time make the hero who he is.