r Sir Gawain wanting to be loyal to King Arthur so he takes the challenge only then to face his fate. Macbeth wants to be king and although wrong, murders people to gain his position but in the end was destroyed. The Knight wanted to make himself a better person so he participates in a religious pilgrimage. It is hard to actually define a true hero but according to definition and personal decision, the four characters Beowulf, Sir Gawain, Macbeth, and The Knight are all truly heroes. ...
