... international and international importance. One reason that Beowulf is an epic is because the action consists of deeds of great valor. Beowulf told a story of when he killed nine sea-beasts with his sword. He also said," I returned from a fight when I destroyed five a family of giants ," which proves the great strength that Beowulf had. When Beowulf talked about going to fight ... Grendel , he denied himself the use of a sword because he wanted a fair hand-to-hand fight with Grendel. When one of Hroathgars' coast guards set eyes upon Beowulf he said ,"I have never set eyes on a more nob...

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• Grade Level: High School

... prove their loyalty. The challenges they take are ones most people would avoid. That is why these two are considered to be heroes. Not because they save lives, or slay beasts, or protect their kingdoms, or even because they bring fame and fortune to their land. These two men take the morals and integrity that you would find in a normal person ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School