The three battles had a lot in common, but with the third Beowulf began to change his way of thinking. Beowulf began to care more about worldly possessions, than just helping the people of his town. The three battles showed a distinct "good vs. evil" conflict that is the basis of the entire story.
In the first battle, Beowulf has set up some of his men as bait in Herot. Because they know that Grendel will come as night, they are prepared for him when he arrives. When Grendel came into the hall, he laughed at all the men that were there unprotected. He thought that he feasts would be easy that night. Beowulf's plan was to let him eat one man to make him think it would be easy. After Grendel ate the first man, he was going to grab Beowulf and as soon as Grendel grabbed him, Beowulf bent his claws back and began fighting Grendel. Beowulf grabbed Grendel's hands so tightly that all the bones in them broke. Beowulf's men tried to stab him with their swords and could not pierce his devilish skin. Finally, Beowulf twisted and torn Grendel's arm off and the battle was over. .
In the second battle, Beowulf seeked Grendel's lair. As opposed to the first battle, Beowulf left his territory and entered that of the monsters. He fought Grendel's mother in a totally unfamiliar area. As the battle went on, his mailshirt aided him in immense ways. Grendel's mother could not pierce the mailshirt with her weapon. Both battles were fought inside, one under Beowulf's "roof" and the other under Grendel and his mothers. Beowulf realized that his sword made by a human could not hurt the monster. During his struggle, he noticed a sword on the wall that was made by giants. He took hold of the sword as swung it with mighty power at the monsters" head, and finally the monster breathed its last and fell to the floor. Beowulf noticed Grendel dead in the corner and went to finish him off. He raised the sword and with an almighty blow, he cut Grendel's head off.
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. ...
