Beowolf is an example of a typical Anglo-Sazon hero. He has the attitude and legacy of a hero. He is bigger then the average man. He shows immortal powers all through the story. There are many times when he shows off this power. He fought Grendal with no weapon. Grendal has already been killing many men at one time who had fought him with weapons. Beowolf pretended to sleep and let Grendal try to sneak up on him. When he did Beowolf grabed his arm with a force so strong that Gre