In reading the epic poem of Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, has the characteristics of an epic hero by showing skill and courage, enduring fame, and royal responsibility . ... The epic poem begins with the slaying of Grendel. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... All of the characteristic mentioned early prove the Beowulf was an epic hero. ... All these are characteristics of an epic hero, and that was what Beowulf was.... an epic hero ...

• Word Count: 873
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• Grade Level: High School

In reading the epic poem of Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, has the characteristics of an epic hero by showing skill and courage, enduring fame, and royal responsibility. ... The epic poem begins with the slaying of Grendel. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... All of the characteristic mentioned early prove the Beowulf was an epic hero. ... All these are characteristics of an epic hero, and that was what Beowulf was an epic hero....

• Word Count: 813
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

To early Europeans, such characteristics would indeed seem heroic, and keeping with the idea of a literary hero. In the epic poem, none equaled Beowulf's skill as a warrior or as a leader of men. ...

• Word Count: 399
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School