Beowulf Valor Character Analysis

In the story of Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, possesses great amounts of courage, valor, and bravery in which all of these are used to overcome great feats. Beowulf shows courage by talking on the monster Grendel with only his bare hands. “The monsters flight, fastened those claws in his fist till they cracked.” Reference to page 49, lines: 330-340, 360-380. He shows valor by putting himself forward to take on the monster and not backing down from a challenge. “Then he saw the mighty water witch and swung his sword, his ring marked blade, straight at her head.” Reference to page 52, lines: 491-500, 530-540, 555-564. Lastly, he shows bravery when he goes in after the dragon even when he knows he is too old. “I’ve never known fear, as a youth I
“I am old, now, but I will fight again, seek fame still…” Reference to page 56, lines 625-626. He still fought the dragon, using his mighty sword and chain mail armor. “Behind his high shield, waiting in his shining armor.” Reference to page 57, lines 677-680. He also risked his life to fight Grendel’s mother by himself. “And desperate, lifted it high over his head and struck with all the strength he had left, caught her in the neck and cut it through...” Reference to page 54, lines 537-542. He was willing to give his life up for his land and his people. He proved he was brave when he didn’t back down from dangerous feats and battles. “Then Beowulf rose, still brave, still strong, and with his shield at his side, and a mail shirt on his breast, strode calmly, confidently, toward the tower under the rocky cliffs: no coward could’ve walked there!” He stood his ground. He only used the same type of weapon, if any, that his opponent(s) used. So in conclusion, Beowulf showed three traits of an Epic Hero. He showed courage, valor, and bravery. He fought many battles, and won them up until his tragic death while battling the