What rewards or glory do these heroes get?

Wolverine - 

Wolverine doesn't get much glory at all, which is almost the opposite of Beowulf. Often times the missions he embarks on are for his own purpose and benefit. There's no one else involved to give him praise or glory. And when there is, he either ignores it, shrugs it off, or discreetly accepts it and quickly moves on. He's not around the same people for very long, if he's around people at all. So there's rarely anyone around to even give him a thank you for something he does. Though, it does occasionally happen. 

Beowulf - 

On the other hand, Beowulf receives many praises and rewards for his good deeds and bravery. The first is the glory he received for proving himself against Grendel, and keeping his arm as a trophy. The second is the praise he got for defeating Grendels' Mother and bringing back Grendels' head. He got yet another trophy, and even more glory to his name. You could say that ruling in peace for fifty years was a plus because people saw him as a great king, and praised him for that also. The very last reward was the dragons' treasure. Though Beowulf didn't actually get to keep that treasure, his people did. And it still counted towards his victories. Beowulf had all these benefits to being a hero, while Wolverine hardly got any at all. 

Are these heroes outsiders or part of the community?

Wolverine -

   I think Wolverine could be considered both in and out of the community, depending on what point in his life you look at. After he accidentally killed his crush, Rose, he ran away and lived with wolves for a while, like a self-exile. But when he joins Department H (by his own will or not) or when he joins the X-Men, I would say he's part of the community. He drops in and out of phases like this, so he's not really for sure one or the other. If you had to chose, I'd say he was an outsider because when it's all said and done, that's how he prefers to be.

Beowulf -

Beowulf, unlike Wolverine, is most deffinatly part of his community. He eventually becomes their king, after all. He's friends with his own king, and King Hrothgar. While he does prefer to fight alone, he always comes back to the praises and greetings of his fellow worriors and celebrates with them for his victories. He was never really alone. He fought for the good of his people, and for their safty. While, part of the time, Wolverine was only fighting for himself. Beowulf was without a doubt, part of his community, and he died leaving a legacy.

How do these hero's struggle against evil?

Wolverine -

   Wolverine struggles with a lot of things besides evil. He struggles with his own guilt of some things he'd done, his memory, his anger. He has many internal conflicts in addition to his struggle against evil. I think Beowulf has it easy compared to Wolverine in this aspect because Beowulf has no internal conflicts that we know of. Wolverine doesn't always have a clear head for judgement when faced with a situation. He usually can make the observation "You're the bad guy, you need to die", but when you're allies and enimies cross that boundry a couple times, things get a little confusing.

Beowulf- Beowulf is very much so more of a straight-forward fight of Good vs. Evil. He's invisioned as a perfect worrior. Honorable, strong, courageous, with one thing on his mind - fighting the evil pleaging the mead hall, Herot. After that, it's defeating Gendels Mother. After that, he rules his people for fifty long years in peace. Then he defeats a dragon that was terrorizing his people, and dies after thanking God for his victory. He has no other worrys or cares, like Wolverine. It's as if he has no backround story.



What role does violence play in the story?

Wolverine- Well, I'd say it's pretty obviouse the role violence plays in Wolverines' life. Just like Beowulf, Wolverine exists to fight evil in the name of justice. Though, sometimes it's also for revenge. Wolverines' entire origin story is based around violence, as is most of his adventure to recover his real memories. His allies quickly becoming foes, and vice versa, only kicks everything up to another level of violence. It doesn't help things that Wolverine is something of an animal by nature and is quick to violence to settle an issue, should one arise.

Beowulf- Violence only plays in the major highlights of Beowulfs entire life story. His fight with Grendel didn't even involve that much violence, save the part where he tore Grendels arm off. But it wasn't a long, drawn out battle with swords and blood and bruises and such. The battle with Grendels' Mother is a little better, as there's actually a struggle between him and his enemy, before he cuts off her head. The best example of violence in Beowulfs' life, though, is his battle with the dragon. It shows the biggest struggle between him and his enemy, because he actually begins to lose. There's fire, burns, slashing, bleeding, panic, and eventual death. But Beowulf did get fifty years of ruling his people in peace. Wolverine never got that luxury. He was always on the run, when Beowulf wasn't.

Who are their trusted aids?

Wolverine-

   Wolverine has lived a long time. Throughout his life, he's had many allies and enemies. For some of them, the line between the two became very fuzzy. It's very different compared to Beowulf because things never got that complicated in his story. His first ally was Dog. But he eventually went out to kill Wolverine. And it's thought that Wolverine eventually faces him again, though his old friend has a different name - Sabertooth. A character by the name of "Smitty" was like a father figure to James in his teenage years. He met Captain America during WWII. Dr. Cornelius, who we all know as Striker, was a friend at first, bonding the adamantium to Wolverines skeleton, but eventually became a foe, as we all know. He fought the Incredible Hulk for Department H. On that mission, he met Professor Charles Xavior and joined the X-Men, meeting the other well-known foe, Magneto. Along the course of his story, he's taken over by Apocalypse, and fights the X-Men, but that's temporary, and not really his fault or choice. He met up with the Avengers, and had a couple run-ins with S.H.I.E.L.D., the Brotherhood, and the Hand. But for the mojority of his life, he was running solo. (Not all foes and allies are named here. Just most of the majors)

Beowulf-

   Beowulf had several allies, but none really helped him in the course of battle or severe trouble, except one - Wiglaf. Wiglaf was Wexstans' son, and Beowulfs cousin. He's the only one to come to Beowulfs aid in battle because Beowulf never needed help any other time. In fact, he wouldn't allow help, which is a characteristic similar to Wolverines'. Often times, Beowulf was determined to fight it alone, sure that fate would decide the winner. When he first came over from the Land of the Geats, he brought with him fourteen of the bravest soldiers he could gather. You could also say King Higlac and King Hrothgar were his allies because they were the ones he was fighting for. Also, sort of a personification, but Hrunting, I believe, was Beowulfs' trusted sword. That could also be considered his ally. His enimies were but three: Grendel, Grendels' Mother, and a greedy Drgaon. It's mentioned that he faught in other battles, but his enimies were not mentioned specifically.

Where does each Hero come from?

Wolverine-

   Wolverine is a mutant out of Marvels comic books. He was born with his powers in Alberta, Canada in the late 19th century as James Howlett. He was born a frail boy with failing health and of a wealthy family. When his father was murdered by their ex-grounds keeper, Thomas Logan, his powers erupted in him, and so did his ferocity. He killed his fathers murderer and scarred Thomas' son's face, "Dog". His mother killed herself almost immediately. James, his playmate Rose, and Dog all fled. James was so tramatized, he almost instantly forgot of most of his life there. Also explaining where the name Logan came from.

Beowulf-

   Beowulf is your average superhuman come to save the day. He also was born with his superhuman abilities, making his story similar to Wolverines. He's from the Land of the Geats, son of Edgetho. He was faithful and loyal to his own king, Higlac. But when he caught word of Hrothgars' trouble and Grendels' torments, he proclaimed he'd go to Hrothgars aid right then, when his help was truely needed. None of the elders objected because to deny that Beowulfs' help was needed would've been condeming Hrothgars' kingdom and precious mead hall, Herot, to Grendels blood-thirsty lusts.