1. Beowulf: A hero
The Anglo-Saxon period was a time of fierce battles in which human strength was measured by the ability to control the reaction to fate through evil and courage. ... "If battle takes my life and send to Hygelac, Hrothgar my lord, those marvelous treasures that you made my own."... After Beowulf's promise to slay mother Grendel, Hrothgar "called to his God then thanked him for the words that warrior had spoken." ... This gave him confidence and helped give him courage to finish off the ravenous beast Grendel. ...
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- Grade Level: High School