Can every hero do everything on his own? From comic superheroes like Batman and Robin to athletes like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin, the second banana has always been there to support the lead character. Depending on the situation, the contributions from a sidekick can be very beneficial but the need for one can also be in question. Heroes achieve success when they effectively complete quests and deal with adversity in addition to performing civic …showed first 75 words of 817 total…

…showed last 75 words of 817 total…they effectively complete quests and deal with adversity in addition to performing civic justice for the people who look up to them. Benefits of a sidekick are evident in the story of Gilgamesh whereas the story Beowulf provides evidence that heroes can do everything by themselves. The nature of the hero determines whether or not a sidekick is beneficial. Both tales demonstrate different approaches in combating evil yet it produces similar results in the end.