Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person

with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to

use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people

before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious

of beasts but he never fears the threat of death. His leadership

skills are superb and he is even able to boast about all his

achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life

countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others.

Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his

amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned

victorious from all but his last. In his argument with Unferth,

Beowulf explains the reason he "lost" a simple swimming match with his

youthful opponent Brecca. Not only had Beowulf been swimming for seven

nights, he had also stopped to kill nine sea creatures in the depths

inheritance I had from Hrehtel, and from Wayland. Fate will unwind as

Beowulf is the prime example of an epic hero. His bravery and

I already knew that all my purpose was this: to win the good will of

death! (22)" Even with the enormous amount of confidence Beowulf

battle one last time to fight a horrible dragon who is frightening all

order to protect his people. Even in death he wished so secure safety

Let me live in greatness and courage, or here in this hall welcome my

beings relaying the necessity of brotherhood and friendship. Beowulf

is most definitely an epic hero of epic proportions.

the victor or the loser. "When we crossed the sea, my comrades and I,

welfare before his own. Beowulf's uncle is king of the Geats so he is

sent as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. Beowulf

people find there way back from sea.

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