In the epic poem Beowulf‚ the character Beowulf has presented two Anglo-Saxon heroic traits so far. Beowulf bravely decides to make a voyage to Denmark to spare the Danes of their misery and fight Grendel‚ a murderous spawn of Cain. The poem reads‚ “proclaiming that he’d go to that famous king‚ would sail across the sea to Hrothgar‚ now when help was needed (Beowulf 199-201).” This is an example of courage because “Grendel ruled” and was dangerously overpowering‚ but Beowulf was determined slay Grendel
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doubt in his mind that he wants to sail to herot and help defeat Grendel. At that point when Beowulf agreed to help hrogarth it was evident that Beowulf had a reputation of being noble and brave. Not only did the young prince have a reputation for being brave but often a little boastful. Upon his arrival to herot "Beowulf is determined to set the record straight because any threat to his reputation would be disastrous"(enotes.com)‚ so he let the people of herot know why he was certain to defeat Grendel
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Grendel struck fear into the Danes causing Herot to be vacant for years. He put them through Hell for 12 years. Eventually stories about the horrible monster began to travel and ended up being heard by a fame and power hungry warrior named
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The happy days had come to King Hrothgar’s Kingdom. Hrothgar had just built a mead hall‚ named Herot‚ for his people. May feasts and grand occasions happened here‚ but not at night. At night‚ a great monster‚ Grendel‚ came to attack. He would kill and eat soldiers. Known as a descendant of Cane‚ a Biblical figure‚ he would murder anyone.
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paragraph- Tell about the good people in the story and tell one good thing they did. One good character in Beowulf was King Hrothgar. He is the King of Danes. He has a great deal of compassion for his warriors and his people. He builds a mead-hall and names it Herot for his warriors to celebrate success. Hrothgar is a wise and admirable king to his people‚ but lacks strength to physically combat his and his people’s enemies‚ as he is an aging King. Another good character was Wiglaf he is a warrior
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and the fight with the dragon. Part one consists of Beowulf fighting the first monster‚ Grendel‚ and killing him. It all started with “The Wrath of Grendel” where the monster‚ Grendel‚ came out of the marsh’s that he lived in because of the mead hall‚ Herot‚ was making too much noise and he killed a lot of people. Beowulf had gotten news about this monster and
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super hero type unlike the men in "The 13th Warrior." Buliwyf and his comrades were not offered money or any reward; they did not so much want to be remembered for their heroic deeds at Herot. They just wanted to help save the place. Like Beowulf and Buliwyf‚ Grendel and the Wendol’s had reasons for attacking Herot. Every night the men at the kingdom would stay up late laughing‚ dancing‚ drinking; celebrating their greatness and Grendle was never invited because he was Gods curse. Grendel grew weary
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battles‚ but I the book he was in three epic battles. Some of his battles include killing five sea monsters‚ Grendel‚ and his own son. He also was known to have fought and killed Grendel’s mother‚ even though he didn’t. He also became the king of Herot. Him being an epic hero is why he was laid in the tower‚ that the Geats had built him‚ with all the treasures from Grendel’s mothers lair. The first event that is part of why Beowulf is known to be an epic hero is his battle with five sea monsters
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valiant strength‚ be watchful against the foe. Thy desires shall not be unsatisfied‚ if thou escape with thy life from the great adventure.” (lines 660-662). Hrothgar tells Beowulf over the feast at the mead hall that he will be rewarded handsomely if he defeats Grendel and restores order to Herot. Beowulf will fulfill Hrothgar’s request and receive his purse for completing the quest. This is an example of how the lords were generous to the warriors that protected their kingdoms. When Beowulf dies
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and fighting off fierce creatures‚ like Grendel‚ the man eating monster‚ Grendel’s mom‚ and also the Dragon‚ fighting for what’s right and ethical. From right and wrong‚ Beowulf shows why he is the King of Danes‚ and why he deserves to boast in the Herot and to all of the King’s men. Loyalty shown as one of the values in the Anglo-Saxons values is honored thru Beowulf because he shows that no matter what‚ you can always count on Beowulf to fight for you and fend off the monsters. In the epic
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