“No one knows when Beowulf was composed, or by whom, or why.” (Beowulf Introduction. 1st sentence). Main characters of any epic poem always represent the strongest values of his culture. The epic poem Beowulf is a slight glimpse into the past values. The main character Beowulf is a typical Anglo-Saxon hero. He has many traits including good leadership skills, the want for fame, and determination. Beowulf is young, about 18, and is trusted by the Geats. The culture of many Anglo-Saxon people include the need for certain traits of their leaders. Among many others, some of the most important traits are: bravery, arrogance, and strategic thinking; all of which, Beowulf posses.
Strategic thinking is very useful to heroes and the Anglo-Saxon culture. It allows even ordinary people to reason and formulate a plan for their problem. Many heroes possessed this trait as it was almost necessary to survive.
His hands. The monster’s hatred rose higher,
This citation refers to Beowulf’s last battle. Even in the grasp of death’s hands, he had enough sense or strategic thinking about him to stab the dragon one last time; the stab wound that finally killed him.
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