We see this in both "Beowulf" and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Beowulf is an ideal hero of the eighteenth century. ... Beowulf's "fame has gone far and wide" and he is "known everywhere". ... The most explicit example of this is seen in Beowulf. ... In Beowulf's Germanic culture, all lands are continuously feuding. ...
The medieval heroes Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan possess similar character traits. ... In the epic of Beowulf, Beowulf expresses that he is loyal to his fellow Geats when he asks Hrothgar to watch over them if he is defeated by Grendel. ... Another quality that Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan share is bravery. ... In the epic of Beowulf, Beowulf defends King Hrothgar and the Danes from the blood-thirsty monster Grendel. ... Beowulf and Sir Lucan also differ in character. ...
Beowulf also demonstrates countless examples of chivalry. The soldiers of Beowulf's army showed their loyalty to Beowulf by attending his funeral and paying homage. ... Such was their practice, they prayed to the devil Their maker they knew not, the righteous Judge and Ruler on high" (Beowulf). ... As in Beowulf, Beowulf shows great bravery in his battle against the evil monster, Grendel. ... Beowulf's prowess was praised by all (Beowulf)". ...
