Beowolf

Clearly every young prince inspires to earn enough respect to become king in his latter years. Beowulf first earns this respect when he sails to Herot to kill Grendel, the monster that has been keeping the soldiers out of their home. Upon arrival in Herot, Beowulf brags of his past accomplishments, in order to earn some respect from Hrothgar and his men.

In my youth I have set about many brave deeds…I had impelled five, destroyed a family of giants, and at night in the waves slain water-monsters, suffered great pain, avenged an affliction of the Weater-Geats on those who had asked for trouble- ground enemies to bits. And now alone I shall

In conclusion although the dragon was defeated, the Geats lost their honorable king. He died doing what any good leader would, defending his land and people. Beowulf’s mistake was to let his ego take over, as he tried to take on the dragon alone. This is especially notable for a young prince to follow. While it is necessary to be brave and courageous, a prince of king must know his own limitations in order to succeed.

settle affairs with Grendel, the monster, and the demon. (Page 32) While this beast has killed many of Hrothgar’s men, Beowulf vows to destroy him with his bare hands.

Even after doing, as he so promised, Beowulf has still not finished his duties. The following day, he is faced with another challenge; killing Grendel’s angry mother. When Beowulf is asked to perform this task, he accepts whole heatedly, as he sees it as another chance to gain fame, "Let him who may get glory before death: that is best for the warrior after he has gone from life."(P

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