" (1471-1472). There is no fear or hesitation in Beowulf's mind to hinder his purpose. Beowulf always stands ready to dive and leap into battle spontaneously without thinking of fear or regret, which is why his attributes of excessive determination and motivation lead him to glory and fame.
Yet this attribute proves to be problematic and engenders Beowulf's fate. Though Beowulf's impulsive and instantaneous actions were successful when he goes to meet Hrothgar, pursue Grendel, and kill his mother, he later fails to kill the dragon. As a result, Beowulf finds his way toward death.
In addition, Beowulf fails to kill the dragon because his determination hinders him from thinking things over and acting on precaution. The time of backfire was seen when the dragon started to terrorize, "the people suffered, everyone lived in terror, but when Beowulf had learned of their trouble his fate was worse, and came quickly." (2309-2311) Beowulf is determined to put a stop to the terrorizing of the dragon, without planning or consulting with anyone but himself, Beowulf goes quickly to meet the dragon. Beowulf is foolish enough to fight the dragon in his old age, but his determination did not stop there, "he'd go to it aloneHe saw nothing to fear, thought nothing of the beast's claws, or wings, or flaming jaws" (2346-2349) Beowulf is blind to his enemy's claws, teeth, wings, and fiery breath, but instead sees himself gaining glory and fame. It says that, " he had fought, before against worst odds, had survived, been victorious, in harsher battles." (2349-2351) in this quote it is apparent that Beowulf is not only blind to the monsters physical being but he also underestimates the ferocious dragon. He believes he has overcome the deepest oceans, defeated the fiercest beasts and that this dragon is just a small obstacle in his path. This is why it is clear that Beowulf's determination blinds him to see the monster and its capabilities.
Beowulf has many traits that make him a hero. ... Beowulf is able to kill her with a giant's sword that can only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. ... This would lead to Beowulf's last battle. Beowulf goes to seek the dragon in his lair. ... Beowulf's injuries turn out to be fatal. ...
Beowulf Essay by Denny "The Yellow Dart" Fulton In the next four paragraphs will prove that Beowulf has the qualities of an epic hero. ... This essay will show Beowulf's saga as a hero. ... "Fifty winters pass, Beowulf, now an old man, faces his final task:"(that was not my Quote). " Together Beowulf and the young Miglaf kill the dragon, but the old king (Beowulf) is fatally wounded." ... Beowulf taking his last few words to the young Miglaf, the last of Beowulf's family, the new king. ... Beowulf's tower. ...
Beowulf Essay The epic story Beowulf is the most important of all English epics. ... The reoccurring imagery in Beowulf's battles and in describing his mail shirt help prove that Beowulf is an epic hero. The reoccurring imagery describing Beowulf's chain link mail shirt is an example of Beowulf's huge stature. ... When Beowulf stabs Grendel's mother in the head you hear "The iron sang its fierce song, sang Beowulf's strength". ... This imagery shows Beowulf's superior strength. ...
In the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, there are battles between Beowulf himself and several different monsters. ... Loyalty is present when Beowulf chooses to fight the monster for king Hrothgar who had done Ecgtheow, Beowulf's father, a great favor. ... Fate comes into play here when Beowulf defeats and unknowingly kills her son. ... The glory belongs to Beowulf because he defeats her, too. ... As fate would have it, the previously victorious Beowulf is put to the test one more time. ...
Beowulf: An Ideal Hero Beowulf is an outstanding epic poem set in the Anglo-Saxon period that tells the tale of a hero of the land. ... Beowulf is also a courageous warrior capable of overcoming many obstacles. ... Beowulf was the king of his land for fifty years. ... Beowulf did things that no other man would do. Thus, making Beowulf the greatest, most well known hero of his time. ...
Beowulf- The Great of the Greats In the 8th century people were looked at by their character. Each person had important traits, which were very important traits that were admired back then. Some of these traits that were intelligible, they also had to be very honorable and do things fair. The wa...
Beowulf's selflessness and bravery are shown frequently when he battles Grendel. Beowulf shows no signs of retreat and accepts death as it may come. ... Another quality exhibited by Beowulf is his bravery. ... Beowulf displays a sense of strength throughout his life. ... Beowulf's intentions are to protect his people, so fear cannot intervene. ...
Beowulf is unlike any other epic hero in the manner in which he fights. ... No sword could hurt Grendle so Beowulf would have beat him by hand alone. ... Beowulf shows his loyalty throughout the story. ... Beowulf showed he is the exact opposite. ... It is easily seen how Beowulf is a great leader. ...
Beowulf also has confidence in his skills as a warrior and as a leader. ... It can therefore be said that Beowulf is a classic Anglo-Saxon hero. ... In the epic poem, none equaled Beowulf's skill as a warrior or as a leader of men. ... Such confidence in skill projects Beowulf as a true Anglo-Saxon hero. ... Regardless of the fact that he smote Grendel bare handed, Beowulf admits a dragon is a formidable foe indeed, so a decision is made to unsheathe Hrunting Beowulf's mighty blade. ...