Beowulf As An Epic Hero

Beowulf is such a unique and distinctive character. He shows people the true definition of an epic hero. He is the type of hero that people would look up to. He is a confident leader for many, and that is what makes him who he is. Beowulf’s main characteristics are loyalty, bravery, and strength. The loyalty of Beowulf as a hero, is shown in many different ways. Beowulf helps others, even when it doesn’t involve him. Beowulf is the type of hero that will go out of his way to help someone in need. That, to me, is a very loyal thing to do. Even toward the end of his life, Beowulf said “I’ve never known fear, as a youth I fought in endless battles. I am old now, but I will fight again.” (Lines 624-626) This passage is proof of Beowulf’s loyalty.
He went and threw himself toward Grendel! He fought Grendel with his bare hands! “Prince of the Geats had killed Grendel, ended the grief, the sorrow, the suffering” (lines 404-405). This passage shows bravery let off by Beowulf. Even as Beowulf is nearing death, he fights off a dragon to show his bravery and protect his people. Power is shown by fighting Grendel, the dragon, and all of the other creatures that he fought. “My duty was to go to the Danes’ great king. They have seen my strength for themselves.” (Lines 245-246). It’s as if Beowulf really wanted everyone to know his strength and know what he is made of. Beowulf’s people already knew he was a great leader, and a very powerful hero, but he wanted to show other people what he was made of. Beowulf really worked to become a legend, and it seems like that’s what he did. He really made sure he was well known. Through Beowulf’s whole life, he definitely showed that he was a hero. He lived up to all the expectations that were thrown out there. He showed everyone from all over, his bravery, loyalty, and his strength. The one thing that made Beowulf great is that he always had confidence. He left his thrown to Wiglaf who would carry on, just the same way as Beowulf