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The epic poem Beowulf describes one of the most heroic men to the Anglo-Saxons, the hero Beowulf. The Anglo-Saxons admired many of the different traits that Beowulf demonstrates throughout the story. The Anglo-Saxons view Beowulf as a hero because of his super strength, compassion, and willingness to die for his cause.
Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of the Anglo-Saxons because of his amazing almost super-human physical strength. He fought in many battles and returned victorious from all but his last. Beowulf’s strength is put on display, as he is able to kill Grendel with his bare hands by ripping off his arm. The author describes by saying, “hell’s captive caught in the arms Of him who of all the men on earth Was the strongest.” (363-365). Later when Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother, who is seeking revenge on Beowulf for the death of her son, he is able to slay the horrible beast by slicing o
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The trait most admired by the Anglo-Saxons within Beowulf is that he is not afraid to die for his cause. Before engaging in any preplanned battle he lets his warriors know his final wishes incase he should die. He has this peace with death from knowing when one dies fighting a beast like Grendel or Grendel's mother he will achieve immortality as the victor or the loser. Even with the enormous amount of confidence Beowulf possesses, he understands that Fate will be the ultimate outcome no matter what, and he could be killed at any point in any battle or at any point in his life. He faces this reality by showing no fear and preparing for a positive or a fatal outcome to each and every battle.
He realizes the dangers but fears nothing for his own life. After Beowulf had served his people as King for fifty years, he goes to battle one last time to fight a horrible dragon that is terrorizing his people. Beowulf is old and tired but he de
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