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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Before Beowulf came, Grendel feasted on those in the mead-hall at night. ... "When it comes to fighting, I count myself as dangerous any day as Grendel. ... Beowulf's loyalty is most evident after he has defeated Grendel. ... When night falls after the feast, Grendel's mother comes to exact revenge. ... Because of this, Beowulf eagerly accepts Hrothgar's proposal to attack Grendel's mother. ...

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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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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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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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"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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He risks his life to fight a monster, Grendel, who is notorious for his strength and slayings. "Not even the sharpest of swords could have cut/ It [Grendel's hand] through, broken it off the monster's/ Arm and ended its life, as Beowulf/ Had done armed only with his bare hands" (Beowulf, 987-990). Using only his own bare hands, Beowulf rips off the arm of Grendel and gives him many powerful, fatal blows. Grendel runs away from Heorot, the hall of the Danes, to die in the forest. Beowulf shows himself stronger and more powerful than even the monstrous Grendel and an unstoppable heroic...

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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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" Beowulf displayed his strength when he ripped off Grendel's limb, the fight in the cave under water, and the magic sword. ... On the other hand, Beowulf kills Grendel, a savage monster, that had to be destroyed, and did so without weapons. Grendel's mother, however, acted only out of retribution, and Beowulf had to use magic to kill her. ...

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