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 ...

• Word Count: 1584
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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 ...

• Word Count: 1294
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1559
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1469
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School