Epic poetry thrives as one of the oldest form of narrative and storytelling. Epic poetry has specific rules on convention’s, that is must adhere to. The poem follows all the three major rules, as the actions consist of deeds of great valor on superhuman courage, such as the Battle vs. Grendel. Writing style is lofty and elevated, and beginning in the middle of the story. Beowulf went to fight but didn’t use a weapon because Grendel didn’t have one. Actions consist of deeds of great valor on superhuman courage. Hero’s courage strength, or virtue and make up the most of the action in the narrative. For example Beowulf superhuman strength is shown when he fights the savage Grendel with his bare hands. He succeeded by ripping Grendel arm off.
