Beowulf 18

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A hero is one who places himself or herself at risk for another by

performing great deeds of courage. Often in our society today, athletes are

looked up to as heros. Brett Favre is an excellent example of a modern day hero.

He is looked up to by many for his strength, leadership, and success. While on

the football field, he is willing to risk his "life" by running the ball in when

there is no one else to go to. Favre also gives all of the glory to God.

Whenever he has conquered another team, or made the winning play, all praise is

given to God. In the poem Beowulf, translated by Constance B. Hieatt, Beowulf is

an epic hero. An epic is a "lengthy narrative poem which genealogizes and

embellishes the origin of a tribe or nation". (Edward A. Bloom) Not only is

Beowulf a hero because of his physical strength, but like Favre, gives the glory

to God. Beowulf is the ultimate hero who put his life on the line for an entire

Beowulf's heroism can be seen when he takes 14 of the bravest in his

land to go help Hrothgar. Hrothgar was Beowulf's father's close friend who had

been plagued by attacks for twelve years that threatened an entire kingdom.

Beowulf did not have to offer Hrothgar's kingdom help, but do

or throne. Because of his character, When Beowulf finds out that his house has

Hrothgar's speech to Beowulf is more than an expression of thanks. For

There, floating on the water, they see the remains of their friend, Aeschere.

Beowulf and his troops set sail for their homeland. Beowulf is greeted with

this battle, is relying on his own courage. When Grendel's mother appears to

help a man who was his fathers close friend.

Beowulf awaits the arrival of Grendel then goes on to defeat him and sends him

Approximate Word count = 1701
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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