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    Hygd realizes a child cannot lead the clan, and thus looks to Beowulf to take over as king. Beowulf denounces the title of king and publically allies himself with Heardred (Beowulf 82-83). Hydg’s suggestion became her public embarrassment for a queen could not control Beowulf, her own nephew. Beowulf denounces her idea and it is not only to honor the late Hygelac. Beowulf objects for he must not bend to encumber a woman's desire. Why would a hero listen to a powerless object? A women cannot choose even the outcome for her child--a child thus has more power than this women of “power”. Queen Hydg and Wealthow share a common connection, both are powerless figureheads. Wealthow is the Dane Queen, yet her greatest accomplishment are offering men a ceremonial cup to drink from. Wealthow speaks to Beowulf while offering him the cup, and these discret words are a rash moment of rebellion for the Queen. When Wealthow…

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    protect his people. It is stated that he says, “I risked my life often when I was young. Now I am old, but as king of the people. I shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning…” (p. 1688). Although Beowulf seems to know what lies ahead, he fights the dragon anyway. Another characteristic of Beowulf is loyalty. While Beowulf displays loyalty to his people by fighting the dragon, he also displays loyalty toward Hygelac (his uncle). When his uncle (king of the Geats) was killed in…

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    He now considers Beowulf like a son. Hrothgar also has his own sons from his bloodline. Wealhtheow, Hrothgar’s wife, welcomes Beowulf into the family. She tells Beowulf that she wants the throne to stay in the blood line and hope that he will steal the throne from Hrothgar’s real sons. Beowulf keeps his promise to Wealhtheow and supports Hrothgar’s son when take takes up the throne. Beowulf is not only loyal to Hrothgar, but also his own king, Heardred. Beowulf brings all of his tangible…

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    attacks the mead hall Beowulf does not necessarily have to accept the task. Beowulf finished what he came to do. Beowulf proves his loyalty by staying with the Danes to hunt and kill Grendel’s Mother. After killing Grendel’s Mother, Hrothgar bestows Beowulf with many gifts. He now considers Beowulf like a son. Hrothgar also has his own sons from his bloodline. Wealhtheow, Hrothgar’s wife, welcomes Beowulf into the family. She tells Beowulf that she wants the throne to stay in the blood…

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    Beowulf's Heroic Traits

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    fearlessness of all the fights and monsters, he would not be the celebrated hero he is. Lastly, Beowulf is loyal. Loyalty is being faithful to one's government or commitments. It is one of the best traits a leader can have. Having trust in someone and faith that they won't betray you is very important. If a soldier isn't loyal to their country, they can be highly punished. If the public doesn't think a presidential candidate is loyal to the country, would they be elected? After Beowulf…

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    thought he was courageous, nor did their king suppose him to be worthy of any particular distinction in the banqueting hall… but the hero won compensation for every slight.” (Beowulf 78). As a child most thought that Beowulf would never amount to anything due to his weak and timid nature. Eventually this manifests into Beowulf’s prideful nature, willing to prove himself to anyone by taking on insuperable tasks. After Beowulf had proven the people wrong Beowulf continued being prideful.…

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    Hydg is wife of King Hygelac of Geatland she also was responsible for bearing the cup of mead instead of doing it in rank she had no order in how she served. She would just be attentive to the company and fill the warriors’ horns. Her husband was killed in the battle against the Franks. When her husband is Killed she offers the kingdom to Beowulf because she felt he would be a great leader and felt her son Heardred too young. She was worried that her son was too inexperienced to protect Geatland…

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    him to become an honoured king. Beowulf’s actions are showed as a precedent for other future kings and youngest princes. Obviously, each young prince wanted to inspire people to earn enough respect and become the king in their future. Beowulf was the first one who earned the respect and became king when he sailed to Herot to kill Grendel. He decided to fight the beast and attack the dragon also he chose not to enhance an army to fight the dragon. Therefore, when Hygelac was slain, Beowulf back…

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    heaven, high o’er his head, let the holm-currents bear him.” When born, Beowulf was a baby who was outcasted by everyone but was accepted above by the heavens. Beowulf in general is the more god-like person in his actions and how he helps out his people compared to Gilgamesh who wants himself to succeed and that's that. The differences that are worth noting are how the people look up to the men, their journey and the compelling force behind it and in what ways the display heroism. Using these…

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    Beowulf: A Tragic Hero

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    She quickly fled, but not before seizing one of the warriors that were one of Hrothgar’s most trusted men, his chief warrior, and her son’s arm. Beowulf, covered himself in armor, after receiving word of the fallen warrior’s fate. Together with a group of warriors, they began to follow her tracks and later on he set forth into the mere alone leaving Hrothgar behind. She attacked him with her claw after discovering his presence. A great battle went on between Gendel’s mother and Beowulf. He…

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