The Anglo-Saxons believed that to be a hero, was to be a courageous warrior. The warrior had to be willing to face any odds, and die in battle, for honor and glory. The warrior must be strong, brave, and witty but also honest and humble. In the Epic Poem, “Beowulf”, Beowulf embodied the Anglo-Saxon as the perfect noble warrior.
Beowulf demonstrated his bravery and strength in many instances. Throughout the story, he fought many monsters including, Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and a dragon. After arriving in Denmark, preparing to kill Grendel the coast guard says to Beowulf, ‘I have never seen a mightier warrior on earth than is one of you, a man in battle-dress.” (Beowulf 30) Beowulf also decides to fight unarmed against the monster. He felt it was only fair, because the monster was weaponless. He is able to defeat Grendel, by tearing off his monstrous arm, showing his super human strength abilities. Beowulf says, “Fate often saves an undoomed man when his courage is firm.” This quote shows the importance of courage to the Anglo-Saxon. …show more content…
They believed that a hero must be willing to die in battle to achieve honor. Beowulf faced and defeated many impossible odds, where his life was in danger. Although the Anglo-Saxon were strong warriors, they did not boast. They stayed humble. Beowulf commits to fighting Grendel weaponless, not only to show his strength, but also that he follows a respectable code of honor. A fair fight, is a good fight. After, Beowulf is offered the crown, for killing Grendel, he refuses and returns loyalty to his king, Hrothgar. When he returns, he gives away all of his well earned treasures and
Beowulf demonstrated his bravery and strength in many instances. Throughout the story, he fought many monsters including, Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and a dragon. After arriving in Denmark, preparing to kill Grendel the coast guard says to Beowulf, ‘I have never seen a mightier warrior on earth than is one of you, a man in battle-dress.” (Beowulf 30) Beowulf also decides to fight unarmed against the monster. He felt it was only fair, because the monster was weaponless. He is able to defeat Grendel, by tearing off his monstrous arm, showing his super human strength abilities. Beowulf says, “Fate often saves an undoomed man when his courage is firm.” This quote shows the importance of courage to the Anglo-Saxon. …show more content…
They believed that a hero must be willing to die in battle to achieve honor. Beowulf faced and defeated many impossible odds, where his life was in danger. Although the Anglo-Saxon were strong warriors, they did not boast. They stayed humble. Beowulf commits to fighting Grendel weaponless, not only to show his strength, but also that he follows a respectable code of honor. A fair fight, is a good fight. After, Beowulf is offered the crown, for killing Grendel, he refuses and returns loyalty to his king, Hrothgar. When he returns, he gives away all of his well earned treasures and