In Beowulf, the dichotomy that presents itself the most is brave and cowardly. This dichotomy is important to the characterization, plot of the story, and conflict of the poem because it sets the storyline of the poem and without it there would be no conflict or cowardly characters. By using this dichotomy, it highlights how heroic Beowulf is which makes the story’s plot more intriguing.
Even from the beginning of his journey, he is seen as a brave warrior. For, example, the Danish coast guard identifies that Beowulf is a mighty warrior when he says “No have I seen a mightier man-at-arms on this earth than the one standing here: unless I am mistaken, he is truly noble.” Beowulf’s appearance alone makes him look brave and that is what gets
Even from the beginning of his journey, he is seen as a brave warrior. For, example, the Danish coast guard identifies that Beowulf is a mighty warrior when he says “No have I seen a mightier man-at-arms on this earth than the one standing here: unless I am mistaken, he is truly noble.” Beowulf’s appearance alone makes him look brave and that is what gets