Although Beowulf is fatally wounded himself, he still .
manages to deliver the final blow that kills the dragon. Grendel is also seen as a superhuman monster. Grendel has .
no knowledge of weapons so he too depends on his extraordinary strength to destroy his enemies. The dragon is also .
seen as a super powerful adversary. "As in most pagan folklore, the dragon is a much used enemy of the hero of the .
story"(Greenfield 87). The dragon in Beowulf spits fire with such intense heat that it melts Beowulf's shield to his .
body. "The author has fairly exalted the fights with fabled monsters into a conflict between the powers of good and .
evil"(Klaeber 3). These battles are examples of epic folklore during pagan times. .
The pagan beliefs about immortality are also significant in the poem. "It is believed that a warriors life after death .
was a continuation of his life on earth" (Greenfield 91). Beowulf's single destiny is to help his people by dying while .
fighting a supernatural creature. " If Beowulf's confrontation with the dragon is a symbol of evil, then Beowulf's .
death, to the pagan, would be regarded as a victory for Satan because Beowulf dies"(Greene 66). "The fundamental .
contrast between the good God and blind fate is shown by the fact that God invariably grants victory, whereas it is a .
mysterious spell that brings about Beowulf's death"(Klaeber 2). Beowulf wants his body cremated; a very .
unchristian ritual. " In supernatural elements of pre-Christian association, heathen practices are mentioned in several .
places such as the vowing of sacrifices at idol fanes, the observing of omens, and the burning of the dead which was .
frowned upon by the Church"(Klaeber 1). Beowulf wants ! .
his ashes placed in a memorial tower as a reminder of his bravery. This leaves us the impression of pagan .
immortality;" the memory in the minds of later men of a hero's heroic actions"(Greene 68). .
While many pagan influences appear in the poem, Christian overtones dominate.
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. ...
Beowulf also has confidence in his skills as a warrior and as a leader. ... It can therefore be said that Beowulf is a classic Anglo-Saxon hero. ... In the epic poem, none equaled Beowulf's skill as a warrior or as a leader of men. ... Such confidence in skill projects Beowulf as a true Anglo-Saxon hero. ... Regardless of the fact that he smote Grendel bare handed, Beowulf admits a dragon is a formidable foe indeed, so a decision is made to unsheathe Hrunting Beowulf's mighty blade. ...