Beowulf is an outstanding epic poem set in the Anglo-Saxon period that tells the tale of a hero of the land. Beowulf devoted his life to protecting his kin and land which makes him the embodiment of an Anglo-Saxon hero. Being an outstanding warrior has made Beowulf a well respected king showing many strong attributes as leader. Beowulf is also a courageous warrior capable of overcoming many obstacles. Being a great warrior and a devoted king makes Beowulf the ideal hero for the Anglo-Saxon period.
Beowulf, the son of Ecgtheow, was the mightiest thane in the land of the Geats. In the Anglo-Saxon period it was believed that if a person was courageous then fate would be on his side. Beowulf had fate on his side to make him the most courageous hero of his time. Beowulf accepts and overcomes many challenges that a normal warrior would not be able to overcome. Beowulf came to the aid of his kin, Hrothgar, when the evil monster named Grendel was attacking his mead hall. He was summoned to the aid of Hrothgar to stop evil Grendel because Hrothgar thought that if the, "mightiest man of valour"(3) could not stop Grendel then nobody could. Beowulf talks of the courage he had when he was a young man after Unferth attacked him with accusations of killing his friend Breca. Beowulf states that, "we were merely boys,/striplings still," (8-9) they had no idea what it would be like and, "Together we twain in the tides abode/five nights full till the flood divided us,"(16-17). He tells the tale of how he and Breca fought many mighty creatures while together but after they were separated Breca died. This shows Beowulf's strengths even as a young man and his willingness not only to take a challenge, but to also be victorious. Beowulf fought Grendel's mother in her underwater lair after she avenged the death of her son by killing a thane. Beowulf was not as strong of a warrior when he decided that he would fight the dragon for the safety of his land but still willing to sacrifice his life.
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'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. ...
