The strong and courageous Beowulf reveals his heroic characteristics at an early age. He also depicts traits of a great warrior such as pride, courtesy, and loyalty. In the poem, Beowulf defeats the evil Grendel and even Grendel's mother. These great victories add to Beowulf's reputation as a hero. We learn that being a hero involves much more than muscle an

After the great battle, Beowulf's wound turns out to be a fatal one. He lives long enough to see the enormous amount of treasure that Wiglaf retrieves from the dragon's lair. Beowulf desires that a great tower be constructed in his memory, and leaves the throne to Wiglaf. Listening to his great leader's request, Wiglaf has a tower built in memory of Beowulf. It is large and on the water, so that sailors from all ends of the world will see it, ensuring Beowulf's name will live on forever.

The poem continues in Geatland, at the end of Beowulf's life. The poem skips most of the middle of Beowulf's life. The poem does explain some of the events that occurred during this time period through retrospect. We find out more about this great warrior's life, and we learn that he has become king. He proves himself worthy of the throne by not rushing for the throne.

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)