Beowulf As An Epic Hero Essay

In the epic poem “Beowulf”, a character named Beowulf is referred to as the epic hero of the story. Beowulf would go out of his way to help in many situations, not because he had to but because he chose to. Beowulf is developed as an epic hero because he saved many lives, he was a great warrior, and because he would travel to fight for his people.
The short story “Beowulf” comes from the Anglo-Saxon literary and historical period. “Even though the story is told to be a pagan story, it actually comes from a Christian poet” (“Analysis of Major Character”). Beowulf is now taught all around the world as the first important work of English or literature. Although the short story was not really read until the 1900’s so the short story doesn't have an impact on today's modern language. Anglo-Saxon is referred to as someone who inhabited and ruled territories, which is what Beowulf was doing in the short story to help his people survive and this being his background explains as to why people look to him as a hero in the story.
An epic hero is a brave and noble character, someone admired by great achievements. Beowulf did many things in the short story to become a hero. He did whatever he could in his power to save people, the bravery and courage showed throughout the text helps support the fact that he is a hero. Even though Hrothgar helped Beowulf's father, Beowulf chose to be at Herot Hall waiting for Grendel …show more content…
Beowulf spent most of his time in battle, it was almost like Beowulf loved fighting against monsters but in reality he was doing it for the fame. Beowulf battled just to be remembered. He still helped and saved many people which also proves to why he is a epic hero in the story. He was very loyal to his men, and fought anytime he needed to. No one made Beowulf battle off everything that was destroying the town and killing people, he did it for the excitement and the