A great example of how Beowulf possessed courage is found on lines 261-269 when he speaks to Hrothgar about fighting Grendel. In those lines Beowulf says, "My lord Higlac might think less of me if I let my sword go where my feet were afraid to, if I

hid behind some broad linden shield: my hands alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster". Basically Beowulf has decided to fight the monster with his bare hands. Which to me shows his bravery. Our heroes of today show bravery as well. Such as the firefighters, who on September 11th, ran into burning towers without even looking back. They were willing to risk their lives to save the lives of others. Just like Beowulf did to rid Herot of Grendel

Beowulf shows compassion when he travels to Herot to cleanse it of Grendel. You know his intentions are true in lines 259 - 261 when he says, " That this one favor you should not refuse me that I alone with the help of my men may purge all evil from this hall". Not once does Beowulf ask for compensation of any kind. He is ridding them of Grendel out of the kindness of his heart. There i

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