The epic poem begins with the slaying of Grendel. ... The reason why Beowulf decides to kill Grendel with out the use of any armor is because Beowulf feels that he should have no advantages over Grendel. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... After the slaying of the Grendel and The Troll Wife Beowulf is regarded as a hero by many Thanes. ... By killing Grendel, Grendels dam, and the Dragon, Beowulf shows skill and courage to his people by showing his strength and endurance. ...

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The epic poem begins with the slaying of Grendel. ... The reason why Beowulf decides to kill Grendel without the use of any armor is because Beowulf feels that he should have no advantages over Grendel. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... After the slaying of the Grendel and the Troll Wife Beowulf is regarded as a hero by many Thanes. ... By killing Grendel, Grendel's dam, and the Dragon, Beowulf shows skill and courage to his people by showing his strength and endurance. ...

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He portrays these characteristics in the battle against Grendel, the scuffle with Grendel's mother, and the fight against the dragon that inevitably ended his life. ... Upon learning of her son's death, Grendel's mother was irate. She made a personal vow to avenge Grendel's life. ... When he reached Grendel's mother, the battle was long and hard, but the hero refused to surrender. ... To further celebrate his heroic feat, he decapitated Grendel and kept his head as a souvenir of his victory. ...

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Beowulf's super-human courage is shown when he went into battle with Grendel, Grendel's mother and the dragon. He shows he is fearless when he says, "I'd use no sword, no weapon, if this beast could be killed without it, crushed to death like Grendel- (72). ... Even after all of the horror stories that he hears about Grendel, he still is ready to fight the horrid beast without any hesitation by exclaiming "Grendel is no braver, no stronger than I am- (20). ... I already knew that all my purpose was this: to win the goodwill of your people or die in battle, press in Grende...

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During the fight with Grendel, Beowulf was without a sword for he "left his sword stuck on the top of the mound" (27). ... Grendel had never known strength like this" (40). When Beowulf fought against Grendel's mother, he was again without weapon and he carried only his strong hands. ... During his fight with Grendel and Grendel's mother, Beowulf used words to weaken the enemies. " Grendel heard his words like thunder in his brain. ... When he fought against Grendel's mother, he used words to weaken her "magic". ...

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Through his battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the fire dragon, Beowulf accomplishes the privileged status of an epic hero. The battle with Grendel first allows Beowulf to exhibit his heroic qualities for everyone. ... Grendel's feast begins with one of Beowulf's soldiers, "Grendel snatched at the first Great/He came to, ripped him apart. ... The battle begins, and instantly Beowulf's strength is apparent to both his followers and Grendel as he takes hold of the creatures arm and proceeds to tear it away from Grendel's body. This forces Grendel to retreat to ...

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His concerns before his battle with Grendel were not of death or pain to his person, but what should be sent to his lord and who should look after his men should he fail. ... In his battle with Grendel his dedication to his men is not the only quality shown. ... Since Grendel disdained to use weapons, then for the sake of honor neither did he. Beowulf refused to take any advantage in the fight versus Grendel not only for the honor involved, but because it would lessen his glory, which seems to be the main reason for his many battles. ... Throughout the narratice, all of Beowulf's vict...

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The epic tells the story of a hero, a Scandinavian prince named Beowulf, who saves the Danes from the monster known as Grendel, and also of his triumphs, fighting Grendel's mother and a Dragon. ... Another selfless act is Beowulf' slay of Grendel's mother, who seeks revenge for Grendels death. ... In contrast, evil is presented by Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, who are filled with a yearning to act against people and in the end destroy them. ... Beowulf's super-human courage is shown when he went into battle with Grendel, Grendel's mother and the drag...

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Beowulf is a classic epic here of the early English literature. He shows all the characteristics of an great epic hero of the times. He is has the strength of imaginable power there is no stronger. He shows that he is the bravest of all the great men in the peom. Beowulf also came from a noble f...

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For example as seen in the battle with Grendel "That shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, knew at once that nowhere on earth had he met a man whose hands where harder" (Lines 325 - 327). Beowulf fought Grendel with his bear hands and won. Furthermore, when Beowulf fought Grendel's mother, who is seeking revenge on her sons death, he is able to slash her with the giant sword that could only have been lifted by Beowulf, "strong and blessed with their magic, the best of all weapons but so massive that no man could lift" (Lines 531 - 533). Beowulf even carried Grend...

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He uses his strength to kill the monster, Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years. ... When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's vengeful mother, he is slays her by slashing her neck with a Giant's sword that could only be lifted by Beowulf. ... Beowulf's uncle, King of the Geats, sends him as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. ... He also knows that when fighting an enemy like Grendel he will achieve immortality no matter the outcome. ...

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It is enough to say that Beowulf is a hero for every other trait but he in addition, is the only man able enough to defeat the dreaded dragon Grendel. Beowulf displays every bit of his "superman" qualities in his battle with Grendel. Where a normal man would grab Grendels claws, Beowulf fastened Grendels claws in his fists till they cracked. He defeats Grendel seemingly easily without any armor at all and in the end as if it were not simple enough that he had defeated the monster, he walks way unscathed. ...

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Today hero shifted from courageous warriors who risked their life in battle, to ordinary people achieving a goal or helping someone out. In Webster's Dictionary, a hero is defined as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of purpose, especially if this individual has risked or sacrificed his...

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Like in the fight against Beowulf and Grendel, Grendel had no weapon so Beowulf fought without any weapons. ... Beowulf did that because he did not want any excuses about how and why he kills Grendel. ...

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An example of a legendary event is the fight between Grendel and Beowulf in lines 114 - 264. ... Evidence of this lies in lines 201 - 205 during Grendel and Beowulf's fight where it states that no man's weapon could harm Grendel because they were all bewitched. ... These traits are evident in this poem because Beowulf represents good and Grendel represents evil. ... • Beowulf risks his life for immortal glory and for the good of others which is evident in both the fights with Grendel and the dragon. ... He single handedly defeats Grendel and the dragon even after all his st...

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His quest is to restore Herot, due to the mass destruction caused by the monster Grendel, the evilest of all evils. ... The knight boldly hunted Grendel and fought him with great might. At the end of that particular battle, Beowulf left with Grendel's arm, his sign of triumph. ... He was very victorious in battle, and for this Hrothgar chose him to defeat Grendel. When Beowulf killed Grendel and his mother, he also defeated the evil that they symbolized in the name of God. ...

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Before and after the heroic Geat goes into battle with Grendel's mother (lines 1491-1516) the significance of foreshadowing is shown through the use of alliteration and imagery as it shapes Beowulf's upcoming fate that eventually leads him to death. ... These lines use alliteration with the "s" sounds that describes only the beginning of Beowulf's preparation for his battle with Grendel's mother. ... The imagery between darkness and light gives the reader a glimpse into the foretell of Beowulf's upcoming battle with Grendel's Mother. ... As Beowulf&#...

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It puts Beowulf against Grendel and Grendel's mother and in the end Beowulf comes out on top. He fought and beat both Grendel and Grendel's mother. ... One of his major heroic qualities is his strength during the battle with Grendel. ... Beowulf and Hrothgar both give praise to God for the defeat of Grendel. ... In Beowulf Grendel and his mother would also be some important special effects. ...

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"My lord Higlac/Might think less of me if I let my sword/Go where my feet were afraid to." (264-256) In these lines, Beowulf vows to kill the creature Grendel with his bare hands. ... It is with this knowledge in mind that decides to end the scourge that is Grendel by himself. "That I, alone /May purge all evil from this hall." (260-261) As stated above, Beowulf is aware of the fact that many have died battling Grendel, yet he vows to defeat the beast single handedly. ... Regardless of the fact that he smote Grendel bare handed, Beowulf admits a dragon is a formidable foe indeed, so a decisi...

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Beowolf Essay Grendels mother was sitting on Beowolf. ... He pulled it off the wall and decapitated Grendels mother with it. ... Beowolf is extremely brave when he goes to fight Grendel up against all odds. He had everything to lose but he still found the strength and courage in him to go fight Grendel, his mother and the dragon. ... Beowolf had so much determination, he went after and killed Grendel. ...

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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. Anglo-Saxons had heroes, but with a whole different demeanor. These people are of distinguished courage and outstanding qualities and abilities, and are admired fo...

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Grendel, Beowulfs opponent has been killing Hrothgar's people and terrorizing the King.Beowulf is told by the Geats of the tale of Grendel and that he is a strong monster. ... He is aware that Grendel is no ordinary beast and that he is worthy of a fair opponent. ... Grendel terrorized the country for years. ... Beowulf asks Hrothgar, the king, permission to fight Grendel to show honor and respect. Although he tries to show honor, his mainly purpose of asking was because if Beowulf killed Grendel without anyone know who he is, his victory wouldn't be granted and would mean nothing. ...

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After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. ...

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After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. ...

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After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. ...

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• Has Bibliography
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