Beowulf may be the best example of an Anglo-Saxon hero. This hero is supposed to be portrayed as an intelligent, strong, and courageous warrior. This warrior, in order to be considered a hero, must be willing to face all obstacles that he comes across and even fight to the death if need be. In this essay I will talk about how Beowulf proves to be the best example of an Anglo-Saxon hero. Throughout Beowulf, the hero is faced with many obstacles such as sea monsters, to fighting Grendel’s mother to battling a dragon. Beowulf uses his strength in the battles with these monsters. One of his arms is described as having the strength of “thirty men.” Physical appearance is important to an Anglo-Saxon warrior and a coastguard proves this of Beowulf
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I shall achieve a deed of manly courage or else have lived to see in this mead-hall my ending day” (Beowulf, 13)
Beowulf shows the courage that a warrior should have. This also shows that if a warrior dies during battle, it is seen as a courageous act. According to the code, a true warrior must be willing to die in order to receive the glory. A warrior must also be humble and loyal to his lord. Beowulf’s loyalty lies with Hygelac. After Beowulf triumphs in his battles with Grendel and Grendel’s mother, the Danes offer him the crown but he refuses. Instead he returns to Hygelac and give him the earning he received. This shows one of the codes being to defend your lord to the death. Beowulf shows how trustworthy, honorable, and courageous of warrior that he is during all of his battles and how he treats his soldiers. He proves to possess many of the characteristics listed in the Anglo-Saxon Code. Beowulf is described to be, “The mildest of men and the gentlest, kindest to his people, and most eager for fame” (Beowulf, 52). He is willing to die for his loyalty to his lord and to his people. He is ideal hero described in the Anglo-Saxon
I shall achieve a deed of manly courage or else have lived to see in this mead-hall my ending day” (Beowulf, 13)
Beowulf shows the courage that a warrior should have. This also shows that if a warrior dies during battle, it is seen as a courageous act. According to the code, a true warrior must be willing to die in order to receive the glory. A warrior must also be humble and loyal to his lord. Beowulf’s loyalty lies with Hygelac. After Beowulf triumphs in his battles with Grendel and Grendel’s mother, the Danes offer him the crown but he refuses. Instead he returns to Hygelac and give him the earning he received. This shows one of the codes being to defend your lord to the death. Beowulf shows how trustworthy, honorable, and courageous of warrior that he is during all of his battles and how he treats his soldiers. He proves to possess many of the characteristics listed in the Anglo-Saxon Code. Beowulf is described to be, “The mildest of men and the gentlest, kindest to his people, and most eager for fame” (Beowulf, 52). He is willing to die for his loyalty to his lord and to his people. He is ideal hero described in the Anglo-Saxon