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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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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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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Satan: The Unlikely Hero The following references to Paradise Lost' means Book 1 only. In 1656 John Milton endeavoured to write the first English epic. ... Due to this atypical admiration, Satan becomes an unlikely hero. ... John Milton was a very religious man, as evidenced by the subject matter of his epic. ... Satan has become a hero for the reader. ...

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Heroism Beowulf, an epic hero from sixth century Scandinavia, is truly the embodiment of the ideals of his time. ... In the time when this epic was first told though being that self-assured was not a bad thing. ... Still for all the higher ideals of this epic hero the reason that he was so glorified was very simple. ... It was the battle of good vs. evil that was the backbone of the plot, and Beowulf's firm entrenchment with god that made him such a hero. In so many ways Beowulf differs from what is looked for in a modern day hero. ...

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Beowulf is a classic epic that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon time period. ... The story of Beowulf is that which is similar to many stories and epics. ... Then along comes a hero, Beowulf who slays the monster and saves the kingdom. ... It instills a feeling of heroism, and wanting to be a hero like Beowulf. ... So it can be found that although Beowulf may seem to be your normal epic story of good versus evil, within it lie many devices that are used to enhance the language and the overall enjoyment of the piece. ...

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Heroes defend the respectable, as villains bend upon destruction. ... The epic tells the story of a hero, a prince named Beowulf, who rids the Danes of the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain, and of his exploits fighting Grendel's mother and a Dragon. Beowulf, as a conquering hero, destroys all the monsters in the sea as well as the giants. ... There will always be the hero looking for fame and glory, and there will always be a monster that, acting like an overgrown child, throws a temper tantrum insisting on having everything his way and destroys everything that opposes him....

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Beowulf is a mighty, honorable hero who has super strength and the ego to match his strength. ... The epic poem Beowulf encompasses all aspects of a great tale. ... Throughout the epic poemBeowulf'there are many examples of good versus evil. ...

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In many epic stories and poems, authors have been successful in conveying basic human concepts through intricately crafted supernatural characters. ... These mythic figures were later used in many Greek epic poems and some of them were portrayed as the mortal hero's adversaries and sought to destroy him. ... The heroes must endure countless threats against them that seek to destroy them, as well as keeping them from reaching their homeland. ... Needless to say, Poseidon was none too pleased and decided to teach the mortal hero a hard learned lesson. ... Their own supernatural ability lies...

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The overall poem itself is labeled as epic. The main question that was asked from readers was if Satan was considered the hero of the story. Of course when you think of a hero, you may think of someone that saves the day or being a positive role model. So a lot of people wonder how could Satan be considered a hero if he had none of these qualities. Whether Satan is or is not a hero in this poem is debatable. ...

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A hero is generally defined as a great warrior, who shows great courage or the main male character in a literary or dramatic work. ... Satan certainly fulfills each of these requirements to be a hero. ... These evil attributes don't necessarily make him a true villain, just as heroic qualities don't make him a hero. ... As a result of the depth of his development, Satan cannot be typecast as a traditional epic hero or a classic villain. ... His heroism is defiled because generally, a hero is one who is fighting for a good or noble cause. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School