The Beowulf was written by Burton Raffel. The main characters in epics often face difficulties and dangers. And by escaping these difficulties they become hero. Beowulf has many characteristics, superior physical strength, supremely ethical, and loyal.
Beowulf proved that he is the strongest when he fought three battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother and the dragon. Heroes are supernaturally built also have a noble birth. When Beowulf fought the dragon, he was fearless and also fought without any kind of weapons. "I"d use no sword, no weapons, if this beast could be killed without it, crushed to deathlike Grendel, gripped in my hands and town limb from limb." This is the best example of a fearless and brave warrior. Beowulf was a part of many mystical battles and events. When he fights with Grendel, he grabs Grendel's claws and rips off his arm.
A good warrior is well respected in their societies. A good warrior also has reputation for his/her name. As Beowulf said, "He who can earn it should fight for the glory of his name." Beowulf was very loyal and he had self-confident. He stood up for his people and for him self, when it came to fight the monsters. He was loyal enough to protect his society and his fellow warriors.
Beowulf was supremely ethical. Beowulf also has a strong code of ethics, which he follows. Every hero has different kinds of ethic codes. Like, Batman he let go the criminals after fighting them, he did not kill them. He did not think it was appropriate; in another word this is his ethic code. Beowulf and Batman share almost the same ethic code. Beowulf is very loyal and true, he only kills the villain when its absolutely necessary and when he sees monsters attacking innocent people.
Beowulf is a superhero because of the achievements and work that he does for his people and for himself. Beowulf posses many more good things. By fighting all these fight with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, he also swam for five days with Brecca; this made him one of the strongest and most amazing hero in our literature history.
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'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- 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 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. ...
