Beowulf leaded his men through the kingdom gates and on through the small city to the outer wall of the palace. ... The adventures of Beowulf, episode 6 As Beowulf walked into the kings chamber he looked at all the gold and treasures the king had been hording while his people starved. ... With the kings death the people rejoiced the fall of a savage tyrant. ... He promised his people that all the palace treasures would be divided up equal among the peasants and that he would give his life to bringing prosperity to his kingdom. ... Beowulf and Hrothgar ruled their empire togethe...

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Anglo-Saxon Heroes Every age has its heroes; today we have heroes such as the 9-11 fire men and various men and women in the army. ... These Anglo-Saxon heroes were kings or thanes because they distinguished themselves above others by doing well for everyone. ... There are several heroic characteristics, all of which Beowulf possesses. ... An example of Beowulf showing bravery is when he goes to slay the dragon even though all his men abandon him. ... Beowulf encompasses all of these qualities. ...

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"He has thirty men's heft of grasp in the gripe of his hand." ... Even though his strength is greater than the all other men, he would not be able to sleigh monsters if it were not for his courage. Courage is a virtue that is respected by all people. ... His subjects honor him and they are all loyal to him. ... His people remembered his as " of all kings upon the earth, he was the man most gracious and fair minded, kindest to his people and keenest to win fame." ...

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He is the strongest of all men, and never backs down from a challenge. ... Which are all important when it comes to warrior societies. ... While he was not perfect or without sin, it was "said that of all the kings upon earth he was the man most gracious and fair-minded, and kindest to his people" (lines 3180-3182).Beowulf was one of the best kings that was yet to be seen by the people. And they all openly mourned his death. ... When the Green Knight challenges Arthur to a battle, it is Sir Gawain who steps up to the plate, and accepts the challenge on his Kings behalf. ...

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With all Beowulf's great achievements, he finally becomes king of his homeland; Geatland. ... Under it lays a path concealed from the sight of men. ... He knows that his life has ended, and all of the joys here on earth. ... The dragon is the symbol of human mortality that even the best of kings much succumb to. ... All others Fate decided they must. ...

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He is the strongest of all men, and never backs down from a challenge. ... There was no one stronger, or braver for Beowulf to call to help slay the dragon because he was the strongest of all. ... While he was not perfect or without sin, it was "said that of all the kings upon earth he was the man most gracious and fair-minded, and kindest to his people" (lines 3180-3182). Beowulf was one of the best kings that was yet to be seen by the people. And they all openly mourned his death. ...

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This is done "either biologically through her marital ties with foreign kings as a peace-pledge or mother of sons, or socially and psychologically as a cup-passing and peace-weaving queen within a hall" (Chance 108). ... One man with the strength of thirty men in each arm would obviously be a man that would be revered over the centuries across all different lands. ... Of course, these real men never needed to defeat a dragon or stop a monster from eating thirty men a night, but they were just as important and useful in protecting their kingdoms. Even though their purposes might have ...

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These two characters both die fighting and are buried as kings. ... The dragon is represented by a trail of men carrying torches, addressed as a "fireworm" in The Thirteenth Warrior. All these enemies of the two similar characters are clearly linked to each other. ...

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But at the same time his statement acknowledges the fact that someone must do the Kings bidding and he is more than happy to volunteer, portraying another personal quality of his which is his eternal need to satisfy his King. ... When the he takes into consideration Ganelons proposal, "The Emperor calls forth Roland the Count, "My lord, my dear nephew, of course you know I will give you half my men, they are yours. ... I'll keep twenty thousand Franks-they are good men. ... I promise you, they are all bound for death" (1357). With this small act of pride and overconfid...

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When it came time for Beowulf to battle Grendel he boasted and stated he would not wear any armor at all. ... It also goes on to say, "He was overwhelmed, manacled tight by the man who of all men was foremost and strongest in the days of his life." (787-789). ... In life, death is a role and journey that all have to face. ... All traits of which were needed to continue to rule the land and continue life as if he were there. ... The story of Beowulf displays early on "They said that of all the kings of the earth he was the man most gracious and fair-minded, kindest to his people and keenest to ...

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Sir Gawain's "honor and courtesy are highest acclaimed by lords and by ladies, by all living men". ... In the cases of these two heroes, they are fighting as an act of loyalty to their kings. ... In Beowulf's Germanic culture, all lands are continuously feuding. ... He points out the weakness of the court because all "cower and quake" in his presence and do not show the authority that has always been attributed to them. ... Both of these heroes interact with women throughout their adventures, but the level on which they interact differs between the two men. ...

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The Spear-Danes in days gone by/ ad the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness.... It is easy to see courage in Beowulf throughout all of the battles. ... Beowulf took eleven men with him and they all backed down except for one named Wiglaf. ... In addition, when the mother of Grendel attacks Heorot, Beowulf runs after her while all of the other warriors exhibit cowardice. Beowulf, being courageous, goes into the mothers' lair without question to defeat her once and for all. ...

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