When Beowulf was younger his father needed the help of Hrothgar. Hrothgar gladly and respectfully helped Beowulf's father in sending a ship full of treasure to the Wulfings, whom Beowulf's father killed one of their men. Since Hrothgar did this favor for Beowulf's father, he knew he needed to go and fight this gruesome monster. To live rightly, is to do what is right. This is what Beowulf knew what was right, and since he knew he could stand up to the gruesome monsters he took on the responsibility and did what was right. Another way is he was offered whatever he wanted for killing Grendel, which was treasure but that in fact he gave all his treasure to the soldiers that did not even come to help him when fighting the dragon. This shows that he was not greedy in taking all the treasure for himself but that he actually cared for his soldiers, and he wanted to share his wealth with them. .
A consequence that Beowulf experienced because of failing to live rightly was that he put his pride before him and did not want his soldiers to help him and ended up dying in the battle between him and the dragon.
Sir Gawain in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" also shows several ways on how to live rightly. The first is when he stepped up to the Green Knight and accepted his "Beheading Game". He did this so that his king would not have to go into the battle and risk his head being cut off and never returning to his kingdom. He also did it because he thought he would be at no great loss. Another way Gawain illustrates right living is shown on his shield with the Virgin Mary, which represents his belief in Christ. He believes in God and turns to him when he is in need. Having her on his shield shows that God protects him and that God is watching over him. In another way Gawain keeps going when he is challenged with the extreme cold and the wild animals because he knows he has to finish the game that had already been started.
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- 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'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 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. ...
