“There’s one thing a Saiyan always keeps…His Pride.”

Heroes

ArnoldSchwarzenegger

Born on July 30th, 1947 in AustriaFather was a policemanVery humble beginnings

Birth/Origins

Focused on hard, honest workStrict upbringingBegan developing a passion for fitness

Culture/Childhood

PassionDeterminationCommitmentHonest Work

Arnold’s Values

Concerned with fame

Arnold was physically superior to many other men

He is very generous, being very willing to give back to society through service and charity

Traveled to America

Hero Qualities

At a very early age, Arnold began desiring a new life forged in America, and he had a passion for fame

He was inspired by American movies and American athletes, especially Reg Park

Arnold eventually decided that in order to get to America, he should become the greatest ever in bodybuilding

America

Arnold was in the Austrian military as a tank driver.

Arnold trained constantly, and eventually snuck out of his base to compete in the Junior Mr. Europe bodybuilding contests.

He won, and his military officers began supporting his training.

Military/Junior Mr. Europe

Arnold went on to win two Mr. Universe titles, and at the age of 21, Arnold was finally offered a ticket to America by Joe Weider, a businessman with roots in the bodybuilding community. Joe was Arnold’s advisor and financial supporter for many years afterward

Arnold’s Dream

Once in America, Arnold set his sights on several aspects of success: Mr. Olympia, entrepreneurship, and education

Arnold began training for hours every day at Gold’s Gym while he maintained his own mail order business and took college classes. He also worked construction with his long-time friend Franco Columbu.

The Rise of a Legend

The hub of bodybuilding, this was the focal point of Arnold’s competition success

Here, Arnold trained with legends such as Mike Catz, Ken Waller, Franco Columbu, Serge Nubret, and many others

Gold’s Gym

The highlight of Arnold’s career, spanning 7 victories: 1970-1975, 1980

The 1975 contest was the focus of the movie Pumping Iron, which was a kind of starting point for Arnold in film. This movie showed the fierce rivalry of Lou Ferrigno and Arnold

Mr. Olympia

Arnold transitioned from bodybuilding into movie making. Arnold was able to star in many blockbusters.

Hollywood

After accomplishing practically every goal Arnold had set and achieving guaranteed fame for decades, he decided to pursue politics

Arnold served as the governor of California from 2003 till 2011, fulfilling his service to the country he loved

The Governator

Vegeta

Born as a Saiyan prince on Planet VegetaPlanet was destroyed by FriezaOnly 4 Saiyans were still alive: Goku, Vegeta,

Nappa, and Raditz

Birth/Origins

Expected to conquer/destroy worlds; Warrior raceSaiyans strove to become the strongest fighters in the universeAs a prince, Vegeta would one day lead the Saiyan raceSaiyans were extremely prideful

Saiyan Culture

PrideStrengthLoyalty

Vegeta’s Values

Vegeta is one of the strongest fighters in the universe

He traveled through space to come to Earth

He wants his name to be remembered

Sometimes relies on magical Dragon Balls

Hero Qualities

Vegeta and Nappa come to destroy EarthThey fight and defeat the Z-FightersNappa and Vegeta are both defeated by GokuGoku spared Vegeta’s life, and their rivalry

began

Journey to Earth

Vegeta remained an enemy of Goku, but they eventually joined forces to defeat Frieza.

Frieza defeated Vegeta, and while he was dying he begged Goku to destroy Frieza for their planet and people. Vegeta cried, convincing Goku that he had good in him.

Frieza Saga

Goku achieved super saiyan 1 in his battle with Frieza

Becoming a super saiyan is the ultimate achievement, and increases strength and speed exponentially. Vegeta becomes distraught that he, a prince, cannot match a simple Saiyan such as Goku.

Vegeta eventually achieves Super Saiyan as well, before the Cell Saga

Super Saiyan

Vegeta was brought back to life by the magical Dragon Balls after Goku defeated Frieza

Vegeta never stopped wanting to defeat Goku, but he did begin helping the Z-Fighters protect the Earth.

A new, even more powerful enemy named Cell emergedVegeta eventually risked his own life to help Goku’s son Gohan defeat Cell.Vegeta continues to hate Goku

Cell Saga

As Vegeta becomes more and more accustomed to life on Earth, he starts a family with Bulma, and has a son named Trunks.

A Family

Vegeta is consumed by the hope of defeating GokuA new threat rises during the Buu Saga, in which

the wizard Bobidi manipulates the evil in warrior’s hearts.

Vegeta is so driven by pride that he allows Bobidi to reawaken his evil, although

Vegeta is the first to still maintain control over his actions. He completely ignores Bobidi’s commands and chooses to fight Goku.

Majin Vegeta

Goku and Vegeta must stop their battle in order to fight Buu, the new evil. Vegeta lets go of his pride in order to fight for his family. He also overcomes Bobidi’s influence, instead choosing to fight Buu.

Vegeta’s Choice

Vegeta sacrifices himself to defeat Buu. He fights, for the very first time, for others. He hugs his son, and blows up Majin Buu along with himself. He has finally become a hero.

Vegeta’s Final Atonement

Beowulf

Born as a Geat, Scandinavian descentFather was Edgetho, who married the

daughter of Hrethel

Birth/Origins

Relied on Bards and Scopes to spread fame and preserve history

Preached heroism in battle

Great warriorsScandinavian descent

Culture

StrengthPrideGlory

Beowulf’s Values

Strong beyond beliefTraveled to King Hrothgar’s kingdom to fight

GrendelIs supported by GodBrave, fought Grendel with no weapons or

armor

Qualities of a Hero

Beowulf heard of Grendel’s constant attacks on Herot, the great meadhall of king Hrothgar

Beowulf chose 14 other Geats to travel with him so that he could fight and kill Grendel

Travel to Herot

Beowulf chose to fight without weapons or armor

After 12 years of terror, Beowulf defeats Grendel by ripping off his arm.

Grendel flees, and eventually dies. Beowulf has achieved what was beyond all men.

Battle with Grendel

After killing Grendel, Grendel’s mother attacked Herot

Beowulf pledged to follow and kill Grendel’s mother

He was forced to travel to the bottom of the murky lake, and battle her in the “underworld” of the epic

Grendel’s Mother

After a long battle, Beowulf must use a giant’s sword to defeat Grendel’s mother

He kills her by cutting off her head with the huge sword. He then finds Grendel’s body and takes the head

Beowulf returns to the surface bearing Grendel’s head and the hilt of the giant sword

Grendel’s Mother (cont.)

After saving Herot twice, much time passes before Beowulf’s next great challenge

Beowulf has become a king, and his people have been plagued by a Dragon.

Along with Wiglaf and some other men, Beowulf, now much older, goes to confront this new enemy

The Dragon

During the battle with the dragon, Beowulf is mortally injured

All his men flee in fear except Wiglaf, an unexpected hero

In a last act of bravery and strength, Beowulf stabs the dragon in it’s only weak spot and kills his final enemy

As he dies, Beowulf asks to see the dragon’s treasure, and he names Wiglaf his successor, and gives him his armor and sword

The Final Struggle