In this epic poem of Beowulf many qualities are shown that he is a heroic character in this story. Fitting the mold of a hero can follow one of the many monomyths we recently studied outside of class. Different steps are taken to being a hero in stories such as this one.
When thinking of a hero you may think of superman or batman; but while reading this book about evil demons, kings, and warriors there comes another type of hero. Beowulf comes from overseas to help defeat Grendel, the demon that is destroying the mead hall and killing many warriors. Relating some of the monomyths to the hero of the story, Beowulf, the first step would be him confronting the challenge of defeating Grendel. Having a favor to owe Hrothgar he volunteered to
When thinking of a hero you may think of superman or batman; but while reading this book about evil demons, kings, and warriors there comes another type of hero. Beowulf comes from overseas to help defeat Grendel, the demon that is destroying the mead hall and killing many warriors. Relating some of the monomyths to the hero of the story, Beowulf, the first step would be him confronting the challenge of defeating Grendel. Having a favor to owe Hrothgar he volunteered to