If someone asked you to compare Beowulf and Walter Payton, you would have a lot of trouble. They are completely different in every aspect from their life, to what they did. Beowulf was a fictional hero from long ago who slated monsters. Payton was an amazing football player from the 1970s-80s. Although being so different, they both have similar traits such as perseverance, great strength, and honor. The first trait is perseverance, which both heroes are known for. Beowulf persevered through thick and thin fighting monsters. He kept fighting each monster never giving up until they were dead. Payton persevered through different situations in his sport. Although being only 5’10”, Payton powered through every opponent he could. His motto was to