Beowulf is an epic set in Anglo-Saxon England in around the 9th century. This literary piece is composed of manifold fighting scenarios against large beasts and creatures, treacherous journeys characters must make, and tales of great bravery, victory and, in some cases, defeat. The main character and most recognised hero in Beowulf is Beowulf himself. He fought many battles throughout his life and few are highlighted throughout out the story and these truly enhance the vast amount of bravery and warrior-like qualities this man possessed.Beowulf’s heroic adventures in the story begins when he arrives in Herot. He and his men have sailed to the land of the Danes to provide assistance to a man named Hrothgar. They are then escorted to Herot where
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He is also known for his great bravery and that is shown when Grendel grabs Beowulf in his claws, yet beowulf still manages to escape Grendel’s grasp and rips the beast's arm off which ultimately kills him. Beowulf is very proud of his victory and hangs Grendel’s arm from the rafters in the dining hall.Beowulf’s next opportunity to show his great heroism is when he is called to fight Grendel’s mother. This happens very soon after Grendel’s death, so there aren’t any appearance changes on Beowulf’s part other than possibly some scratches and bruises from his fight with Grendel. Grendel’s mother kills one of Hrothgar’s friends and Hrothgar sends for Beowulf to convince him into avenging his friend's death. Due to Beowulf’s heroic nature and extreme bravery and motivation he accepts the challenge and goes straight to her lair (page 47). Beowulf is once again very eager to fight and takes no hesitation to go into the lake, waiting for no instruction (450-451). Beowulf demonstrates great fortitude in this battle. He enters the monster’s territory to fight and fends off large clusters of her sea beasts who have come to protect her (464-468). Beowulf is very resourceful, and in the midst of Grendel’s mother trying to stab him, he sees a magic sword on the wall and grabs it. Now relentless and filled with anger, Beowulf heartlessly cuts her head off (520 -525). When he presents her head to everyone he
He is also known for his great bravery and that is shown when Grendel grabs Beowulf in his claws, yet beowulf still manages to escape Grendel’s grasp and rips the beast's arm off which ultimately kills him. Beowulf is very proud of his victory and hangs Grendel’s arm from the rafters in the dining hall.Beowulf’s next opportunity to show his great heroism is when he is called to fight Grendel’s mother. This happens very soon after Grendel’s death, so there aren’t any appearance changes on Beowulf’s part other than possibly some scratches and bruises from his fight with Grendel. Grendel’s mother kills one of Hrothgar’s friends and Hrothgar sends for Beowulf to convince him into avenging his friend's death. Due to Beowulf’s heroic nature and extreme bravery and motivation he accepts the challenge and goes straight to her lair (page 47). Beowulf is once again very eager to fight and takes no hesitation to go into the lake, waiting for no instruction (450-451). Beowulf demonstrates great fortitude in this battle. He enters the monster’s territory to fight and fends off large clusters of her sea beasts who have come to protect her (464-468). Beowulf is very resourceful, and in the midst of Grendel’s mother trying to stab him, he sees a magic sword on the wall and grabs it. Now relentless and filled with anger, Beowulf heartlessly cuts her head off (520 -525). When he presents her head to everyone he