Beowulf's own wisdom helps console the king and supply the moral foundation needed for their society to endure. Besides wisdom, a strong degree of courage also perpetuates through Beowulf's character. ... In other words, his war-gear represents the previous heroic deeds and courage that Beowulf had performed. ... Beowulf knows his future battle will prove difficult and life threatening, but his courage prevents him from backing down. ... In addition, a warrior must show courage to have heart to face an enemy, even in light of gruesome death. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Unlike super heroes, anglo saxon heroes followed a list of virtues which represented the refined wisdom and ancient Germanic moral code gleaned from various ancient sources. ... The most important quality that a hero should have is courage. ... In the book Beowulf, the hero, Beowulf shows a lack of courage he has under any problem or circumstances. ... Due to his lack of courage, Beowulf finally confronts Gendel and kills him. ... Not everyone would have the courage to fight for someone else. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Beowulf and Sir Gawain are epic heroes, not because they fought many battles, but because they both uphold a moral and ethical integrity that has yet to be seen in their peers. Throughout the story, it is evident that Beowulf lives by a heroic code of strength, courage, and honor. ... Along with loyalty, Beowulf demonstrates that he has exemplary strength and courage when he states that he will use no weapons when going against Grendel. ... This was something that he did not have to do, but because of his strength, courage, and loyalty that he does. ... Beowulf was the greatest of the men in...

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• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

A hero fears neither death nor destruction of his own being, but instead risks all that he is for what he believes to be right, moral, and just. ... The Anglo-Saxon period was a time of fierce battles in which human strength was measured by the ability to control the reaction to fate through evil and courage. ... Loyalty to the Anglo-Saxons was heroic; however, the tale of Beowulf has lived on so many years for a greater reason than Beowulf being a loyal and moral individual. ... Beowulf was one of the most noble and moral epic heroes. ... This gave him confidence and helped give him coura...

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• Grade Level: High School

Within the time of Beowulf there existed a heroic code, which placed its values upon strength, courage and loyalty. All judgments, both moral and those concerning warfare were based upon the edicts of this code. ... So I was spared,/for fate often favors an unmarked man/ if he keeps his courage (505-509) Though Beowulf is conveyed as a "good" or "just" character, his war-like personality clashes with many of the Christian ideals, such as meekness and the virtues of poverty. ...

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Beowulf's strong moral character demonstrated how one that is Godly is a good person. ... Both of them had quests to protect innocent people from evil; both were blessed by God; both fought with great courage and pride. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

These two phases of his life correspond to two different models of virtue, and a lot of the moral of the story centers on distinguishing these two models and showing how Beowulf makes the transition from a youthful hero to an aged king. In his youth, he was an incredible warrior, characterized mostly by his feats of strength and courage. ...

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Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people. ... All of the characters' moral judgments stem from the code's mandates. ...

• Word Count: 3090
• Approx Pages: 12