Beowulf’s strength is by far one of his most powerful traits. For example when Beowulf fights Grendel (an evil monster) Beowulf is able to rip his arm out of his socket. “The bleeding sinews deep in his shoulders snapped, muscle and bone split and broke. The battle was over….,”(p43,338-340). After Beowulf ripped Grendels arm out it was obvious that the battle was

A second characteristic of Beowulf is his honor. One example of this would be in the last battle he would fight with the dragon. Beowulf refuses to use a weapon to kill this monster.” I’d use no sword no weapon if this beast could be killed without it,…”(p52,613-614). Due to Beowulf not using a weapon he is strongly penalized against a beast so large. A second example of Beowulf’s honor would be at the end of the battle with the dragon Beowulf is hurt badly, and yet he still badly continues to fight the dragon.” And for the first time in his life that famous prince fought with fate against him with glory, denied him”(p54,669-670). Honor plays an important role during any battle.

An epic is a story about a hero in which definitely is Beowulf. Beowulf is a hero because of his strength, honor, and faithfulness. Heroes today also posses the same qualities as Beowulf. For example take the fire fighters in

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