Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poem about a man named Beowulf who sleighs the seemingly invincible Grendel and his mother who wreak havoc on the land of the Danes. He then goes home to rule his home country and then he fights a dragon to his death to save his homeland from the dragon's deadly fire. Throughout his life, Beowulf exhibits strength that superhuman and morals that are higher than all those around him. Beowulf is a hero in society because he has greater than human strength and morality higher than most of those around him. Even though he is set apart from the rest of society with these characteristics, he is still loved and respected by all and because of this, he is an insider in society. .
Beowulf exhibits superhuman strength throughout his entire life. "He has thirty men's heft of grasp in the gripe of his hand." He uses his incredible strength to kill Grendel, a monster no man could kill, by using his bare hands. " His strength he trusted, hand-gripe of might. So man shall do whenever in war he weans to earn him lasting fame, nor fears for his life!" Even though his strength sets him apart from most other men, he only uses his strength for the good of the people. Beowulf does not fear for his life because he knows that his good deeds will be remembered forever. When Beowulf kills Grendel's mom, he puts his life at stake. Beowulf wrestles the monster underwater. The strength of his mind and body help him persevere through the fight and he ends up killing Grendel's mom. When Beowulf is a much older man, he kills a dragon that wreaks havoc on his own country. During the battle, Beowulf is wounded but he does not let himself die before killing the dragon. "Once again, the king gathered his strength and drew a stabbing knife he carried on his belt, sharpened for battle. He stuck it deep in the dragon's flank. Beowulf dealt it a deadly wound." Beowulf uses the last bit of strength he has in him to kill the dragon and soon afterwards, Beowulf himself dies.
Beowulf has many traits that make him a hero. ... Beowulf is able to kill her with a giant's sword that can only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. ... This would lead to Beowulf's last battle. Beowulf goes to seek the dragon in his lair. ... Beowulf's injuries turn out to be fatal. ...
Beowulf Essay by Denny "The Yellow Dart" Fulton In the next four paragraphs will prove that Beowulf has the qualities of an epic hero. ... This essay will show Beowulf's saga as a hero. ... "Fifty winters pass, Beowulf, now an old man, faces his final task:"(that was not my Quote). " Together Beowulf and the young Miglaf kill the dragon, but the old king (Beowulf) is fatally wounded." ... Beowulf taking his last few words to the young Miglaf, the last of Beowulf's family, the new king. ... Beowulf's tower. ...
Beowulf Essay The epic story Beowulf is the most important of all English epics. ... The reoccurring imagery in Beowulf's battles and in describing his mail shirt help prove that Beowulf is an epic hero. The reoccurring imagery describing Beowulf's chain link mail shirt is an example of Beowulf's huge stature. ... When Beowulf stabs Grendel's mother in the head you hear "The iron sang its fierce song, sang Beowulf's strength". ... This imagery shows Beowulf's superior strength. ...
In the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, there are battles between Beowulf himself and several different monsters. ... Loyalty is present when Beowulf chooses to fight the monster for king Hrothgar who had done Ecgtheow, Beowulf's father, a great favor. ... Fate comes into play here when Beowulf defeats and unknowingly kills her son. ... The glory belongs to Beowulf because he defeats her, too. ... As fate would have it, the previously victorious Beowulf is put to the test one more time. ...
Beowulf: An Ideal Hero Beowulf is an outstanding epic poem set in the Anglo-Saxon period that tells the tale of a hero of the land. ... Beowulf is also a courageous warrior capable of overcoming many obstacles. ... Beowulf was the king of his land for fifty years. ... Beowulf did things that no other man would do. Thus, making Beowulf the greatest, most well known hero of his time. ...
Beowulf's selflessness and bravery are shown frequently when he battles Grendel. Beowulf shows no signs of retreat and accepts death as it may come. ... Another quality exhibited by Beowulf is his bravery. ... Beowulf displays a sense of strength throughout his life. ... Beowulf's intentions are to protect his people, so fear cannot intervene. ...
Beowulf- The Great of the Greats In the 8th century people were looked at by their character. Each person had important traits, which were very important traits that were admired back then. Some of these traits that were intelligible, they also had to be very honorable and do things fair. The wa...
Beowulf is unlike any other epic hero in the manner in which he fights. ... No sword could hurt Grendle so Beowulf would have beat him by hand alone. ... Beowulf shows his loyalty throughout the story. ... Beowulf showed he is the exact opposite. ... It is easily seen how Beowulf is a great leader. ...