The heroic characteristics expressed by Beowulf in these two conflicts are fearlessness and courage in dangerous situations, as well as determination and loyalty for his people. Unlike a true hero, who would work his hardest for the good of the people in need, Beowulf's motives for fighting are very self-serving. ... Beowulf showed a great amount of loyalty and determination in the conflict with the Dragon. ... Although Beowulf expressed some of the most important qualities of a hero, he did not exhibit one of the most important traits of a "true hero". ... A true hero is someone who fig...

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An important quality that every hero in the Anglo-Saxon culture must possess is loyalty. Beowulf's loyalty to the Danes is shown through Beowulf's answer to Hrothgar's pleas of help. ... As we can see from these tales of Beowulf's feats loyalty and incredible strength and bravery play hand in hand when proving to be a hero. ... Firstly, Beowulf displays the four pillars of Anglo-Saxon heroic values which include loyalty, bravery, strength and courage. ... Beowulf's life demonstrates the characteristics and traits only a true and ideal hero could possess. ...

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For example, Beowulf, an epic hero, carries all of these qualities and other characteristics, which made him a true hero. ... While in battle, Beowulf showed great loyalty to his enemies by fighting one to one, neither one with the upper hand. ... This showed his great loyalty to Hrothgar and his people. In conclusion, Beowulf is a hero because of his outstanding fighting skills, his great strength, and finally, his great loyalty. ... A better understanding of those qualities might help some people understand the meaning of a true hero. ...

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Beowulf Embodies Heroic Ideals critical (question1, p6 In Beowulf the classic epic, Beowulf, the hero of the epic, and other major characters reflect heroic ideals and beliefs of courage, generosity, unquestioning loyalty and devotion. ... Beowulf's men show unquestioning loyalty as they submit their lives to their lord. ... Wiglaf, portrayed as the only worthy one of Beowulf's company that joined him at his battle with the dragon, also showed loyalty in his aiding his Beowulf in fighting the dragon (as others cowardly shy away from the fight) and followed Beowulf's instructions...

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The poem took place during the Anglo-Saxon era when heroic deeds and loyalty to one's leader were traits of a person that lived on forever. ... Throughout the epic, Beowulf in many ways exhibited all the qualities and characteristics needed to be a true hero. ... In the epic Beowulf, he's portrayed as almost inhuman, but he clearly fulfilled his role as a true hero. ... This is what makes Beowulf a true hero. ... Beowulf's morality came also in the form of loyalty to people and his word. ...

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There is no doubt that we all face the inconveniences of opposition, and it is also true that we all suffer and many people will be knocked down by those forces, but I don't agree that everyone will be defeated at the end. ... In the old days people were unknown is society unless they had the so-called heroic code: loyalty, courtesy and pride. ... The only way to defeat evil is with courage, honesty and loyalty to the good things of life "no matter what your religious beliefs are. ... In a sense it is true that we can't defeat evil, if it means eliminate it or erase from our pla...

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The effects of the poem are not the same, although the sense of the heroic beast is very true. ... Giant monsters of course do not eat people, but the basics of what a person may stand for, loyalty, honor, chivalry, and courage are constantly being put to the test. ... By helping the Danes, Beowulf shows courage and loyalty. ... This fictional poem has helped people to realize the importance of loyalty, courage and respect to whoever it may be. Beowulf did not have to go and fight the three monsters but he did because of the loyalty that he possessed. ...

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Throughout the story of Beowulf the reader can depict from the battles that Beowulf dealt with finding his true power during his battle with Grendel, the adversities of weakness with the battle with Grendel's mother, and then the ultimate battle which was his death which resulted in the birth of a new hero. ... In his youth, he displayed strength and courage as defined by the Germanic heroic code that showed loyalty, pride, and courtesy. ... His many defeats and courageous acts proved him to be deemed a true hero of his times. ... He entered this battle with armor and weapons as well as ...

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Although the battle ended his life, it proved that of all the men in the story, Beowulf was the only true hero. ... He fought the dragon to his death and died with a pride, courage and loyalty that no man at the time had known. ... In the distinguished epic Beowulf, the main character elucidates the true meaning of a hero. ...

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these happen to be the only true Anglo-Saxon values that Hrothgar represents. there is also one last character who showed a Valiant Anglo-Saxon belief as he helped Beowulf in his last battle of glory. ... Wiglaf represents values such as, loyalty, strength, courage and most of all leadership. ... This shows the value of loyalty to his king, and he teaches the audience that even though there is a great risk at protecting your king and that your life is at risk, it should not mean to coward. ... Wiglaf also represents leadership because he did the one thing he was taught to do and is a repres...

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Beowulf was a well known Geat warrior that had a broad chest and shoulders, which made his legs out of proportion to the rest of his body. He was a man of courage, loyalty, and honesty, that made him a well respected Geat. Since his childhood, he was very fond of bees and considered himself the bee ...

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Fails to accomplish and follow the system of mutual obligation- reciprocal duty and loyalty. ... It is true that he embodies all the attributes valued by his society, has helped a community from a danger he was not concern about and has not asked for any reward but the ones that were given to him. He follows all the characteristics of a true hero, and he deserves his name to be remembered through history. ...

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The quote could not be more true, heroes and their valorous deeds are wrapped in the mists of time and myth. ... And, the hero "who acts according the moral code of philia is staying true to his phusis, his inner nature- (UM 2002). ... "Beowulf possesses the qualities of valor, military prowess, loyalty, generosity, and honor. ... The lay highlights heroism, where bravery, loyalty responsibility is essential and "heroic note still rings over the centuries" (Burgess 1996:20). ...

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Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people. ... The poem contains several stories that concern divided loyalties, situations for which the code offers no practical guidance about how to act. ... The heroic code's system of loyalties entails a very specific political and diplomatic structure. ... The emphasis on the loyalty of the warriors ("when fighting starts steadfast c...

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In the English tradition, a perfect hero displays courage, generosity, and loyalty. Similarly, throughout the course of the epic poem, Beowulf presents himself as the ideal English hero, as someone who "has bridged the gap between foolhardiness and true courage" and "has become an embodiment of the ideal union of wisdom and action" (Renoir 1). ...

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There are quite a few models of powerful women in this epic-Grendel's mother, for example-but none is more expressive of true Anglo-Saxon culture than Wealhtheow. ... In fact, when he is given a reward from King Hrothgar, he immediately offers it to King Hygelac when he returns home-this also shows the quality of loyalty, which warriors should possess. ... During all get-togethers-whether it is happy or sad-the people taking part would feel a sense of friendship and loyalty lacing its way about the hall. ...

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