Like many great epics and novels of the ages, Beowulf is based on the triumph of good over evil. Its hero is the epitome of good; Beowulf is strong, brave, and full of virtue. He is the classic warrior; honorable, valiant, and loyal.

Beowulf may represent the ideals of the Anglo-Saxon era, but those same ideals of honor, courage, and faith are prevalent in almost every period of history. In those respects, Beowulf is similar to King Arthur’s “Knights of the Round Table” and Odysseus, from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. Beowulf puts honor and loyalty above all else.

Although he has already performed many great deeds and services before the time the story is set, Beowulf’s virtues are first shown when he travels to Denmark, with the purpose of saving Heorot, the great mead-hall, from the demon Grendel. He

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