Beowulf is a big, powerful, hero. Beowulf does many heroic actions in the novel. For example, he killed Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. Beowulf fought hard with all of his enemies. When Beowulf heard of Grendel and all of his wrong doings he sailed across the ocean with his warriors. He arrived on a big boat and was leading his friends. One heroic trait of Beowulf was that he was a leader. He lead his warriors. Right before the battle there was a sacrifice. Usually in heroic stories there is a sacrifice. After the battle with Grendel, Grendel’s mother came onto the scene. Grendel’s mother came back for revenge and she meant business. Beowulf decided to be a hero and chase her down. He fought long and hard but he was
