What is an ideal hero in epics? An ideal epic hero, a king or a warrior, in Beowulf is similar to that in the Odyssey and many other ancient tales. ... The hero is also clever, he outsmarts the enemy with his seemingly mortal capabilities. ... Nevertheless, with all the bragging, the hero must be sincere; everything he tells is the truth (remember, it was larger-than-life). ... However, since the hero is a mortal, he often suffers; it may take him years before he finally achieves success through hard work. ...

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The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. ... Beowulf physical strength and courage are immense, but he couldn't be a hero without his bravery. ... To be a real hero, Beowulf needs to have some kind of per-sonality to make him a man of epic heroism. ... To be an ideal epic hero, your heart must be honorable in God's blessings. ...

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• The story also incorporates a hero which is required for epic poetry. ... • An epic poem usually presents the situations of good and evil and life and death. ... Epic Hero Traits in "Beowulf" • Beowulf portrays himself as a hero by performing heroic deeds such as defeating Grendel for the fate of his nation in lines 114 - 264. He is a hero of the Geats. ... He fights each battle to the end which makes him a true epic hero. ...

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Beowulf is an epic and tells the story of a legendary hero, conquering all obstacles as though he was immortal. ... In the epic Beowulf, he's portrayed as almost inhuman, but he clearly fulfilled his role as a true hero. ... Beowulf was one of the most noble and moral epic heroes. ... Beowulf is the prime example of an epic hero. ... Beowulf is most definitely an epic hero of epic proportions, and a hero of the ages. ...

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Beowulf does deserve to have the title of epic hero bestowed upon him simply because, everything he does is for the good of his people, and he always puts them before his own needs. ... An epic hero is characterized for having superhuman strength, Beowulf epitomizes this quality. ... Another good reason for bestowing the title of epic hero upon upon Beowulf is because he puts his peoples welfare before his own. ... Being the epic hero that he was though he always made the right decision and came out triumphant. ... His strength, his will to put his life before h...

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Chris Sujarit Period 6 October 2, 2003 The Bible in Technicolor Societies produce and maintain pop heroes, such as Beowulf in the epic Beowulf, in order to make their religious ideals and ethical values more accessible through the manifestation of a tangible being who embodies them. In a broad sense, epics are fables that show how a hero, armed with the favor of God, can miraculously conquer a much more daunting opponent than he. God's influence in the outcome of a hero's fate is shown through the epic characteristic of Intervention. ... In Beowulf's last battle against the...

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"Middle Age Hero In the middle ages there were numerous amounts of heroes. ... Most epic heroes" stays in a bad society or in an honor society were your name takes you to far places. ... Although he does not possess all the characteristics that the physical hero possesses he is still a hero. ... This hero showed all the concepts of being an epic hero because he did what he was told to do. ... One that has all the qualities is considered to be an epic hero. ...

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How would you describe a hero? ... Beowulf is an ideal hero of the eighteenth century. ... Even though Beowulf is viewed as an epic hero and Sir Gawain is viewed as a romantic hero, they share some common bonds. ... Heroes also seem to always fight for some type of common good. ... Though both Beowulf and Sir Gawain differ in that one is an epic hero and the other a romantic hero, and also their differences in motives, religion, and views of women, they do share those few things that make a person an honorable and courageous hero. ...

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Beowulf: The Perfect Hero of the Anglo-Saxons A hero is courageous and noble in purpose. In the epic poem, Beowulf, written by an unknown author, the hero displays the ideals of conduct from the culture in which it was composed. Beowulf is the perfect hero: fighting for his people and vanquishing evil with his extraordinary abilities to bring peace and justice. ... Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his amazing physical strength. ... Beowulf is the prime example of an epic hero, displaying the conduct Anglo-Saxons of that time admired. ...

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I believe this epic can be considered as a "heroic-elegiac poem-. An epic is defined as a "long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society."" Although this is found in Beowulf, the elements of an epic hero poem and an elegiac poem combined, more completely describe this piece of Anglo-Saxon literature. As an epic hero, Beowulf has "superior physical strength- and "reflects the values and heroic ideals of a particular society,"" that being Anglo-Saxon's mythical culture. ... Combining the elements of an epic hero...

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An obvious similarity is there are heroes in both of these epics. ... In both epics there are several problems that the hero's face and overcome. ... But in both epics Beowulf and Odysseus both show and have good qualities of a hero such as good leadership and being a warrior. ... In both epics the heroes were away from home and in the end they both returned to their home heroes. ... Both Odysseus and Beowulf were heroes in these epics. ...

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Beowulf's shows extraordinary skill and courage; which is an example of an epic hero. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... Beowulf shows another characteristic of an epic hero by carrying out his royal responsibilities. ... All of the characteristic mentioned early prove the Beowulf was an epic hero. ... All these are characteristics of an epic hero, and that was what Beowulf was.... an epic hero ...

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Beowulf's shows extraordinary skill and courage; which is an example of an epic hero. ... Once again Grendel exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero. ... Beowulf shows another characteristic of an epic hero by carrying out his royal responsibilities. ... All of the characteristic mentioned early prove the Beowulf was an epic hero. ... All these are characteristics of an epic hero, and that was what Beowulf was an epic hero....

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Heroes Heroes are those in your life, which you look up to. ... People have many heroes through life. ... A new day brings a new hero and as times change, so does the hero. ... For example, Beowulf, an epic hero, carries all of these qualities and other characteristics, which made him a true hero. ... Heroes will always exist. ...

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Beowulf Essay by Denny "The Yellow Dart" Fulton In the next four paragraphs will prove that Beowulf has the qualities of an epic hero. ... These things show the sings of an epic hero. Fighting monsters, killing demons, both necessary of an epic hero. ... Showing that Beowulf has now another reason for the role of an epic hero. ... Ok now the thesis was proven that Beowulf could be an epic hero. ...

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Main characters of any epic poem always represent the strongest values of his culture. The epic poem Beowulf is a slight glimpse into the past values. The main character Beowulf is a typical Anglo-Saxon hero. ... Strategic thinking is very useful to heroes and the Anglo-Saxon culture. ... Many heroes possessed this trait as it was almost necessary to survive. ...

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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. ... This idea of good vs. evil is portrayed in many ways, as we can see in the story's representation of evil, and the concept of the epic hero. ... In addition to the representation of evil, the concepts of the epic hero is also used throughout the epic to portray the idea of virtue vs. evil. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible individual with all the extraordinary traits required...

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Beowulf, an epic written between the 8th and 11th century was first told in Anglo-Saxton England. ... Beowulf and Sir Gawain are epic heroes, not because they fought many battles, but because they both upheld a moral and ethical integrity that has yet to be seen in their peers. ... This epic takes place in a time where loyalty is one of the most important traits that a hero, or any warrior for that matter. ... He was known as a great fighter, a great king, and a great hero. ... He possessed something that was not seen in his counter parts, which is why he is an epic hero. ...

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One very crucial characteristic of an epic is its hero. ... Beowulf perfectly exemplifies this characteristic of an epic hero. ... Another epic trait, timeless values, that has a direct connection to Beowulf's status, courage, and daring deeds is the hero's honor. ... This epic hero did this noble deed for no personal gain but to purge all evil from the mess halls in Danes (166) in hopes to salvage what merriment is left. ... One characteristic that serves as a very important foundation for an epic poem is incorporating universal themes, such as goodness versus evil (good superhum...

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An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates a heroes deeds. Some examples of an epic would be The Odyssey by the Greeks and The Aneid by the Romans. ... An epic is a story about a hero in which definitely is Beowulf. ... Heroes today also posses the same qualities as Beowulf. ... An epic from the Anglo Saxons period is not that far fetched from what humans consider to be heroes today....

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It is important to trace the roots of heroic epic. ... One of the earliest heroic epics in English Literature is Beowulf. This heroic epic is kept in the tradition of Classical Greek mythology, where the "idea of the hero as the savior of his people dominates" (Jokinen 1996). ... He also possesses many virtues of the epic hero Beowulf, however, "the chivalric hero rarely fights in defense of his people, but in defense of an ideal or an abstraction" (Jokinen 1996). ... Jokinen points out, "the epic hero gets tested in physical combat" (1996), where chivalric hero's test is "spiritual...

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In Anglo-Saxon culture, to be a hero was to be a warrior. A hero had to be self-reliant, courageous and honorable. ... In order to be the epic hero that he is, he must go i quest of formidable foes. ... Beowulf is a warrior of epic proportions and he must reprove himself each time. ... In conclusion, the only way a hero can be a true anglo-saxon hero is if he or she follows the nine noble virtues. ...

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In the course of time, many heroes have made their name and many stories have been written to proclaim their greatness. ... The very first element that is discovered by reading this epic is the lofty language that is used. ... Every hero has their way of fighting evil or protecting from it. ... In a heroic epic poem, the most important element must as always and sometimes is the hero himself or herself. ... Having all the elements mentioned, Beowulf holds true to it's title as a heroic epic poem. ...

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A modern-day hero can be described as someone who isn't looking for the camera or applause. In today's society physical feats are not required to obtain the status of being a hero anymore. ... All through the poem Beowulf embodies the perfect's characteristics and archetypal hero, such as loyalty to his men and his kingdom, and Beowulf's bravery and strength throughout the epic. ... An important quality that every hero in the Anglo-Saxon culture must possess is loyalty. ... Throughout the poem, Beowulf is constantly displaying characteristics of an epic hero. ...

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According to English tradition, this hero's name is Beowulf. Within the epic poem "Beowulf" there is clear evidence that Beowulf exemplifies the qualities of a hero which are the desire to help others, bravery, courtesy, courage, super human feats, and the ability to boast about his accomplishments. ... This proves Beowulf is a hero as he possesses the quality of courtesy. ... Beowulf certainly possesses the qualities of a hero with his desire to help others, his courtesy, and the ability to boast as well as other qualities of a hero. ... Then end with Beowulf proves that heros must hav...

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