Beowulf is a classic epic here of the early English literature. He shows all the characteristics of an great epic hero of the times. ... There is no charecter greater in this poem that shows the characteristics of a epic hero. ... For instants in the poem "Then he stepped to another still body clutched at a strong-hearted wakeful sleeper and was instantly seized himself claws bent back as Beowulf leaned up on one arm." ...

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