Hygelac

A leader is a person that leads a group of people or an organization. A group would not be able to function to its full potential without the presence of a leader. Leaders are the backbones. Could there be a ship without a captain? Could there be a kingdom without king? There is a possibility for these instances, but there would be conflict. A Ship without a captain would not be able to reach its destination. A kingdom without a king would not have progression and the people’s consent. Beowulf…

The notion of honor appears in many different forms through the ages. In Beowulf, an old Scandinavian legend, Beowulf’s speech in preparation for his fight with Grendel’s mother emphasizes the importance Beowulfian heroism places on glory and recognition; this sentiment closely mirrors that of the glory-driven Achilles of The Iliad and greatly contrasts with the soft modesty and chivalry exemplified in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. In placing urgency on the preservation of physical entities…

Beowulf is a classical Old English epic poem that has everything an action packed story should have. There are monsters in the form of Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a dragon. There are also heroes that throughout the epic distinguish themselves from the other characters through battle and companionship. One main trait presented throughout is leadership and the most important leader in this epic is Beowulf. Beowulf is a strong warrior that maintains peace for his people as long as he is their…

rewards. This is show in the lines of the poem when Beowulf says, “Thus, the king acted with due custom. I was paid and recompensed completely, given full measure and the freedom to choose form Hrothgar’s treasures by Hrothgar himself. These King Hygelac, I am happy to preset to you as gifts. It is still upon your grace that all favors depend” (Beowulf…

In the elegiac folk story, Beowulf, “the great masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon literature,” a mighty yet noble warrior and King of the Geats, faces three battles that detail his heroic life (Diana). Through his God-sent powers, Beowulf’s selflessness and leadership drive him against his enemies as he protects his people. Influenced by Christianity in the early Danish society, the protagonist, Beowulf, values loyalty, courage, and faith in the face of extreme danger and death. Loyal to his King,…

Beowulf is a epic hero because he is glorified. Many epic heroes come from noble births and Beowulf is no exception. His uncle is Hygelac, Kings of the Geats and his father was Edgetho. Beowulf’s “father was a famous soldier, known far and wide as a leader of men...His life lasted many winters; wise men all over the earth surely remember him still” (14). Before coming to Herot Beowulf himself was also well-known. His past accomplishments made a strong reputation for him. Beowulf was known…

qualities that follow him towards adulthood. The second part of “Beowulf”, focusing mainly towards the end of his life, we see our “Hero” transform into a sophisticated (As sophisticated as a Viking could be)fine king. The period following the murder of Hygelac is an important part of Beowulf’s development. We recover much of what happens during this period and are able to see how Beowulf conforms himself as both a warrior and a king. In the third and final portion of this epic, Beowulf 's…

side through the battles of Grendel and Grendel’s mother. Another way fate was presented was when Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, acknowledges Beowulf’s accomplishments and declares Beowulf to be fit for the King of Geats. After fifty years passed, Hygelac the ruler of Geats wasn’t capable to defeat the fierce some warriors of Shylfings. Thus, Beowulf took the initiative and became the new King of the Geats and rule a strong kingdom. It was the outcome of fate for Beowulf to become the King of…

When you think of a hero what is the first image that comes to mind? In this class many would perhaps answer Beowulf, because Beowulf is described as a heroic man with many tales of deeds that stretch beyond imagination. In the story he hears of Grendel and his crimes against the Danes and unceremoniously decided to leave his homeland with fourteen of his steadfast and brave warriors to travel and defeat this beast. Now one might think him brave for taking on this futile task, however brave…

Beowulf is an epic hero who has went through the hero’s journey. Amongst the warriors depicted in the poem, Beowulf emerges as the most heroic. He not only exudes the strength of a warrior, but also stands to fulfill his social obligations. An epic hero is someone who has superman qualities, who embodies the values of his society, and who is larger than life. During Beowulf’s journey he crosses a large lake and encounters a numerous amount of difficult challenges along the way. He is so…