Beowulf

A detailed Summary of Beowulf

Thesis Statement: The main character in the epic poem Beowulf, is a true

Beowulf is an Epic Hero. An epic hero is someone who has

superhuman qualities, who embodies the values of his society, and who is

larger than life. During his journey he usaully crosses a large body of water

and encounters many challenges along the way. This is also a good

description of Beowulf. During his epic journey he displays many

superhuman qualities. There is also examples of how he embodies the

values of his society. He also is larger than life. Beowulf shows his

superhuman strength when he battles Grendel.

For years, Hrothgar and his men had feared Grendel's attack. It

looked as if evil was being victorious. Grendel the monster from the under

world had terrorized Herot and eaten many of Hrothgar's bravest warriors.

The representative of evil enjoyed being feared and hated by those who

were good. Grendel represents evil by being selfish and destroing the the

people of Herot. For every monster there has to be a hero equally as

That equally as powerful hero is the epic hero beowulf. He shows an

example of his people's values when he aids Hrothgar in fighting Grendel.

Beowulf hears of Grendel's nasty deeds th

swimming, he could never defeat the great monster Grendel with only his

courage. Hince defeated, fatally wounded. Beowoulf asks that his body be

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cahllenges Beowulf. He tells of Beowulf's swimming race with Brecca,

considering the jealousy that Unferth had towards Beowulf. This shows that

seeks advice from his elder, they didn't disagree with his decision. Since

sailors. He then gathers fourteen of his best men to fight Grendel. When he

not as strong as her son was she is very cunning and crafty and very

then cuts off her head and her blood melts the blade leaving only its hilt.

choose to battle hand to hand with no weapons against Grendel because

his very small armies during his entire life. He conquered enemies greater

of his actions. On his journey he has to cross a huge sea to get to Herot. He

Wiglaf completes the deed of killing the dragon.

Approximate Word count = 826
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

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