In reading the epic poem of Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, has the .
characteristics of an epic hero by showing skill and courage, enduring fame, and royal .
responsibility . In the epic poem of Beowulf, Beowulf shows extraordinary and almost .
superficial skill and courage at the Slaying of Grendel, the Troll-Wife, and the Dragon. Due to .
the courageous slaying of the unwanted creatures Beowulf also becomes accustomed to the .
idea of enduring fame. Beowulf also must accept the concept of protecting his people as a .
royal responsibility. The epic poem begins with the slaying of Grendel. In the slaying of the .
abnormally large creature Beowulf shows portentous skills and courage. .
Beowulf's shows extraordinary skill and courage; which is an example of an epic .
hero. In the poem of Beowulf, Beowulf shows courage and skill by slaying Grendel without .
the use of a shield or sword. The reason why Beowulf decides to kill Grendel with out the use .
of any armor is because Beowulf feels that he should have no advantages over Grendel. By .
conquering Grendel without any armor Beowulf proves to the people that he truly is .
courageous and skillful. The following paragraph shows the reader just how courageous he .
really is .
"I count myself weaker in war or grapple of battle than Grendel .
himself. Therefore i scorn to slay him with sword, Deal deadly .
wound, as i well might do-nothing he knows of a noble fighting, .
Of thrusting and hewing and hacking of shield" (L 507-513) .
Beowulf also shows skill and courage when he defeats the Troll Wife. (The mother of .
Grendel) After the killing of many Thanes in the Mead Hall Beowulf is able to kill The Troll .
Wife with the use of the Hrunting. He defeats The Troll Wife with a thrust at the throat, which .
broke through the bone rings of The Troll Wife. Once again Grendel exemplifies the .
characteristics of an epic hero. Beowulf also shows skill and courage in the killing of the .
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. ...
