... be matched by any other at his time, for he was willing to fight even when he knew it would cost him his own life. When fighting the fire-breathing dragon, the dragon ". . . Caught the hero in a rush of flames and clamped sharp fangs into his neck. Beowulf's body ran wet with his life-blood: it came welling out." (89). Even after ... Beowulf is mortally wounded by the dragon, he keeps fighting and is able to bring down the dragon with a blow from his dagger. Beowulf's bravery, strength, and confidence are what made him a hero in his time. However, over time the concepts of heroes ... ...

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... . Beowuld is in many ways a one-man army. He fights Grendel without the assistance of any otheres that were in his company. Another example is his final bathe with the Dragon. He is an elderly king who does not need to fight any of his own battles, however, he still proceeds to fight on his own. Arthur differs greatly from Beowuld ... one. After Beowulf serves his people for fifty years, he takes the initiative to go to battle one last time to fight the dragon that is frightening his people. Beowulf is old and tired, but he defeats the dragon to ensure the safety of his people. Even duri...

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... almost foolish in its bravery, and yet proves to be successful. Beowulf also shows this intense courage in his many battles against other creatures, such as Grendel's mother and the dragon, both of which he fought with little or no outside assistance. Finally, Beowulf's belief in the supernatural is evidenced by his belief in Fate. For instance, when Beowulf first arrives ... , and then comments, "Fate will unwind as it must!" (Applebee et al. 2002. pg. 38). Beowulf once again comments on Fate as he is about to do battle with the dragon: " not run from his shooting/ Flames, stand till fa...

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... would become the king of England. In the book The Hobbit Gandalf the Grey, protector of the hobbits, helps Bilbo and thirteen dwarves regain their lost treasurer from smog the dragon. In The Hobbit Gandalf is protective of all hobbits, loves them, and he also nurtures them. Over all Gandalf is a father figure that all hobbits can look up to. A father ... ...

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