Character Analysis Of Beowulf: A New Telling '

Gilbert K. Chesterson once said, “A good novel tells us the truth about its hero—the good and the bad.” In other words, a good book does not hide its hero's flaws. It shows the complete picture both the positive and the negative. Beowulf: A New Telling by Robert Nye is a story about the Land of the Danes, ruled by Hrothgar, that is being haunted by the evil monster Grendel. Beowulf a young man and, nephew of the king of the Geats, sets off on a journey to save Hrothgar and his kingdom. Beowulf is an amazing book and character throughout the story which makes him the most perfect and ideal character. But, he has no flaws at all which makes his character quite unbelievable. Some examples of this is when Beowulf was facing Grendel he somehow …show more content…
When Beowulf first faced Grendel, he just took off Grendel’s arm like he was plucking a feather from a chicken. Even though he was successful and they partied all night they completely forgot about the people who didn't make it and were eaten by Grendel. When Beowulf faced Grendel's mother, she barely fought back at him. All she did was say "sleep" and wrap him. But of course without any lasting injuries, Beowulf kills Grendel's mother by just saying a few words to scare her. All he said was ”’I am Beowulf, son of Beowulf.’ The monster’s eyes went cloudy. He said: “I am Beowulf, father of himself.’The eyes were helpless. They flickered with sleep. He said:’I am Beowulf, who am myself.’ The eyes shut. ‘Sleep,’ said Beowulf softly.’Sleep deep and never wake again.’ She slept.” He again use no strategy. All he did was strangle him and he won. When Beowulf went against the Firedrake he basically did nothing except create the plan to kill it. The only good aspect of his plan was he killed the Firedrake. But, Beowulf killed himself by wearing heavy armor, and sacrificed lots of bees. This shows how it is too easy for him to win these ‘impossible’ battles and how ignorant he