... very much an epic hero. Epic heroes are defined according to many parameters, but the two that most apply to Beowulf are supernatural powers and weapons and obstacles or heroic actions. Throughout the story, there is evidence of Beowulf's astounding strength and "war-gear". When Beowulf arrives at Heorot, ... His strength is like many other famous legends like Hercules and Samson. They were heroes and Beowulf is no different from them. Beowulf receives many special weapons to aid him. During the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf discovers a sword among the extra gear. The narrator s...

• Word Count: 784
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... Beowulf's loyalty and faith. Before Beowulf came, Grendel feasted on those in the mead-hall at night. The demon never used weapons; he slaughtered and ate those who tried to fight him. Beowulf honorably decides that since Grendel uses no weapons, he also shall fight weaponless. "When it comes to fighting, I count myself as dangerous any day as Grendel. So it won ... I"ll wield to mow him down, easily as I might. He has no idea of the arts of war, or shield or sword-play, although he does possess a wild strength. No weapons, therefore, for either this night: unarmed he shall face me if f...

• Word Count: 735
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... " and slay Grendel. When Beowulf fights with Grendel, he is revenging all the people Grendel killed. When they come face to face, it is strength versus strength. Beowulf uses no weapons. He slays Grendal with the strength of his hand." Hand-to-hand is how it will be, a life-and-death fight with the fiend"(41, line 138-139). The next ... "(82, line 2325-2327). Thus, the king must defend the people of Heorot again. In the end, Beowulf loses his life but only after the dragon is slain. "Beowulf discovered deadly poison suppurating inside him, surges of nausea-(90,line 2713-2715). This final ...

• Word Count: 924
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... brave when he fights Grendel knowing that the monster posses enough strength to wipe-out 30 men with one slash. Beowulf also went into battle without the use of any weapons due to the spell cast on them by the evil monster. To feud with Almighty God: Grendel Saw that his strength was deserting him, his claws Bound fast, Higlac's brave ... sinews deep in his shoulder Snapped, muscle and bone split And broke. The battle was over, (Beowulf 12. 811-819) Another brave hero is Sigmund. He not only foreshadowed Beowulf's deadly battle with the dragon, he sets an example for bravery by defeatin...

• Word Count: 654
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School