... the strength of thirty [men] in his mighty handgrip" (Bloom 11). Early proof of Beowulf's extraordinary strength is evidenced by his dismemberment of Grendel's limb, the fight in the cave under water, and the magic sword (Klaeber xiv). Beowulf partook in many supernatural battles and events. ... The demeanor of Beowulf is considered a main fantastic element. When Beowulf fights Grendel and Grendel's mother, he is immortal. Then, suddenly, he becomes mortal and falls to the dragon (Klaeber xxiv). In Beowulf, marvelous elements are ... . W.P. Ker, a nineteenth-century critic, asserts the ...

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... discerning actions complement him as he ends up victorious in his battles against Grendel, Grendel Dam, and the dragon. A large portion of the poem is centered on a monster named Grendel, who terrorizes the great Danish mead hall of Herot. After Grendel had feasted on the Danes for twelve long years, the warriors give up ... earth Had he met a man whose hands were harder" (l 326-327, 33). The greatest attribute of Beowulf is shown when he tears off the arm of Grendel as he does not need to use any weapons at all to defeat "hell's captive" (l 363, 34). Only Beowulf could have accomplished...

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... Danes where in the hall where they drank and had a good time. After that they were all a little tipsy and they went to sleep. After that this monster Grendel comes into their hall and kills thirty men with ease. The Danes were terrified so the sailors that sailed to Sweden told what had happen back in Denmark. Beowulf had ... heard the story and agreed to fight this Grendel. Beowulf took fourteen of his men back to Denmark to fight. So Beowulf and his men make it back to the Danes to help them out with ... had gone and wanted to go after her. He put on his armor and went in after her. H...

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... various sources causes the characters to portray more Christian characteristics. Seamus Heaney uses both Biblical and Paganistic views throughout the story to describe certain things. Grendel is Biblically and Paganistically described in this excerpt: So times were pleasant for the people there until finally one, a fiend out of hell, ... began to work his evil in the world. Grendel was the name of this grim demon haunting the marches, marauding round the heath and the desolate fens; he had dwelt for a time in misery ... by traveling to Geatland to help rid his people of a threatening mo...

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... In Beowulf, all the victories of the title warrior are attributed to the good grace of God. For example, after Beowulf has succeeded in injuring Grendel, (who fled), great speeches take place by Hrothgar and Beowulf, praising God's victory. These dialogues occur during Chapter fourteen, and even though the chapter ... is only two pages long, God's power, grace, and glory are mentioned ten times. Hrothgar cries, "Let God be thanked! Grendel's terrible anger hung over our heads too long, dropping down misery; but the Almighty makes miracles when he pleases, and this world rests in His han...

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... word "warrior" is thought of, it might be taken more as linear. When considered a warrior, daily activities are not so routine, maybe doing something different each day. After defeating Grendel, Beowulf face's Grendel's mother. Beowulf has proved himself to be "The mighty protector of men...(472)" and the people of Denmark were "...determined to protect their prince if they could(177-178 ... ). At this point, he has transcended his rank among the people. Now, facing Grendel's mother, Beowulf is not as confident as he was before. Where in his previous battle, he put his faith in God and n...

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... all of these traits of an epic hero, and more. Analyzing Beowulf's three battles, one can easily see Beowulf's heroic characteristics prevail. The battle with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon display an array of heroism expressed by Beowulf. One characteristic of heroism is that a hero performs outrageous and sometimes superhuman deeds. ... Beowulf is a prime example of this type of hero. He volunteers himself to fight Grendel and when Grendel's mom seeks revenge he goes to the lake and takes on the challenge. He shows the great qualities of strength and power when, after fifty...

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... the world. He was a great warrior, and everybody had faith in him to fight any evil. Beowulf had gone all the way to Herot to kill Grendel because he had killed many citizens of Herot. Yet, the main motive for Beowulf to go all the way to Herot was to receive fame from their citizens ... . "" Beowulf, being the strong epic hero he is, could easily kill Grendel with a sword, but what would be the difference between him and any warrior? Beowulf wanted the cheers and applauds from the people, and that is why, ... These words made the people of Herot certainly think of Beowulf as an epic he...

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... havoc on King Hrothgar's mead-hall in Herot. Beowulf and his men are called over from the land of the Geats to help defend the mead-hall against Grendel. After he defeats Grendel and Grendel's mother he returns to his untimely death. Beowulf exemplifies several characteristics of the heroic code such as fair fighting, equal weapons, and showing loyalty to the ones he ... his feet are afraid to go shows his dedication to fighting fair. Beowulf gives up his weapons to fate and God to decide if he shall be the victor over Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon. Some might say that he is...

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... seven nights, he had also stopped to kill nine sea creatures in the depths of the ocean. Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, with his bare hands by ripping off his arm. When Beowulf is fighting ... his peoples welfare before his own. Beowulf's uncle is king of the Geats so he is sent as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. Beowulf risks his own life for the Danes, asking help from no one. He realizes the dangers but fears nothing for his own life. After Beowulf had ... must! (18)" He is aware o...

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... seven nights, he had also stopped to kill nine sea creatures in the depths of the ocean. Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, with his bare hands by ripping off his arm. When Beowulf is fighting ... his peoples welfare before his own. Beowulf's uncle is king of the Geats, so he is sent as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. Beowulf risks his own life for the Danes, asking help from no one. He realizes the dangers, but fears nothing for his own life. After Beowulf had ... must! (18)" He is aware...

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... , faithfulness, strength, courage, and keeping promises and oaths. Beowulf therefore qualified as a hero. In the beginning of the epic, we are presented with monster Grendel's attack on Htothgar and his people. When Beowulf hears what has happened, he crosses the ocean to go help the king that he's never met. This already ... grip and fight, enemy against enemy" Also, Beowulf is selfless and very caring towards other people's being. After being told of how strong and dangerous Grendel is, you might think that he would back off for his own safety, but he doesn't. Beowulf is aware of the fa...

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... , faithfulness, strength, courage, and keeping promises and oaths. Beowulf therefore qualified as a hero. In the beginning of the epic, we are presented with monster Grendel's attack on Htothgar and his people. When Beowulf hears what has happened, he crosses the ocean to go help the king that he's never met. This already ... grip and fight, enemy against enemy" Also, Beowulf is selfless and very caring towards other people's being. After being told of how strong and dangerous Grendel is, you might think that he would back off for his own safety, but he doesn't. Beowulf is aware of the fa...

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... the way in which they lead their people. One such way is the way in which they lead their people. 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 ... battle, he does not wish to have his people die, however he does not refuse their help, unlike Beowulf who would not let his men hoin him as he battled Grendel. This draws a clear distinction between two similar leaders. Beowulf and Arthur act per their respective code of h...

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... and the fact that he does not fear death. An epic hero is characterized for having superhuman strength, Beowulf epitomizes this quality. For example as seen in the battle with Grendel "That shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, knew at once that nowhere on earth had he met a man whose hands where harder" (Lines 325 - 327). Beowulf fought ... Grendel with his bear hands and won. Furthermore, when Beowulf fought Grendel's mother, who is seeking revenge on her sons death, he is able to slash her with the giant sword that could only have been lifted ... by Beowulf, "strong and blessed with ...

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... amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles, and he returned victorious until his death. He uses his strength to kill the monster, Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years. With his bare hands, Beowulf rips off the monster's arm leaving him to die. When Beowulf is fighting ... Grendel's vengeful mother, he is slays her by slashing her neck with a Giant's sword that could only be lifted by Beowulf. After cutting her head ... put his people's welfare before his own. Beowulf's uncle, King of the Geats, sends him as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the ...

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... been put between them. They both share honorable heroic code. They never fight an enemy that is weaker or has a disadvantage to them. Like in the fight against Beowulf and Grendel, Grendel had no weapon so Beowulf fought without any weapons. He did all of this to make the fight an even match. Beowulf did that because he did not want any ... excuses about how and why he kills Grendel. All heroes are like that they never fight anyone less than them. Another one is the long journey to the battle. This was when Sir Gawain went looking for the ... ...

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... around faster, like things to fly on. Beowulf and his people had to rely on there feet and horses to get them around. Beowulf had to overcome Grendel's killing of Hrothgar's men by fending Grendel with his brute strength but dies by a fire breathing dragon. Spiderman on the other hand defeats his enemy by killing him with some sort of weapon. And ... ...

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... his devotion to his people. Beowulf helps people in times of trouble. Beowulf helps Hrothgar in two major times of trouble. Beowulf comes to Heorot to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel and then later Grendel's mother. Beowulf commits his elegance to Hrothgar when he says; "We have arrived here on a great errand to the lord of Danes- (19). Later in the story after ... ...

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... dragon, because he has fought many enemies that were much more ferocious. For example one of Beowulf's great battles is the fight with Grendel. No one other than Beowulf is brave enough or strong enough volunteer to fight Grendel. With all Beowulf's great achievements, he finally becomes king of his homeland; Geatland. Even in his old age, his code of honor still ... ...

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... of Hrothgar in his time of need, Beowulf set himself up to be a loyal soldier. By first taking on the monster Grendel, he proved he was a worthy fighter, willing and able to take down the enemy. When Beowulf fights with Grendel's mother, the sea-hag, he upholds the tradition of avenging for an unpaid death wage, again fighting for the kingdom's sake ... ...

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... of which Beowulf possesses. First of these characteristics is honor. Honor is showing a sense of integrity in one's actions. When Beowulf went to the land of the Danes to kill Grendel, he did it not because he wanted money, but because he wanted to help out the Geats. Beowulf felt as if it was the right thing to do since he ... ...

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... to. The Anglo-Saxon may reach the same pedestal as a God. It is extremely hard to relate to this sort of person. Who can relate to Beowulf, fighting a dragon named Grendel? It seems impossible. Such seems seem to be pure fiction or folklore. Nobody could apply such a situation to his life. The Greek hero is more of a thinker than a violent individual ... ...

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