In Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney, the character Beowulf is clearly a great leader and hero. He overcame many terrific battles and outlasted many horrible beasts. He always acted civil and tried to do what he thought would be right for not only himself but for the people he served. And most importantly, he was an intimidating person who was feared because of his great power, but respected by those who knew him. Beowulf is an ideal leader and hero because of his bravery, generosity, and his ability to be a great ruler.
Beowulf shows his bravery on many different occasions. He is often found fighting an inhumane strong monster in an attempt to protect the country he loves. Shortly after Beowulf is introduced in the story, he goes to Heorot to help a loyal friend of his father by destroying a monster that has wreaked havoc on his people. Beowulf comes to Hrothgar's country and bravely boasts to the coast guard of Heorot, "I come to proffer my wholehearted help and counsel. I can show the wise Hrothgar a way to defeat his enemy and find respite" (21). After showing his bravery helping another country in trouble, he then goes off to battle a dragon that has caused trouble to his own country. This was a feat where many disapproved not only because of the power of the dragon but because Beowulf was no longer the youthful warrior he once was. Beowulf shows his bravery and patriotism when he goes after the dragon that "had rased the coastal region and reduced forts and earthworks to dust and ashes". Beowulf, "the war-king had planned and plotted his revenge". (159). .
Even though a lot of Beowulf's great leadership comes through his incomparable strength, he is also a very generous man who shows his devotion to his people. Beowulf helps people in times of trouble. Beowulf helps Hrothgar in two major times of trouble. Beowulf comes to Heorot to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel and then later Grendel's mother.
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. ...
