Wiglaf knows of the many triumphs Beowulf endeavors, and sees it as an encouragement. If Beowulf was able to defeat, why couldn't Wiglaf. Wiglaf is extremely brave to continue the fight Beowulf had started and kill the dragon as his loyalty shines through. Beowulf and Wiglaf are genuinely loyal characters in the epic poem. The two inferior men endeavored many hardships throughout because of their loyalty to others.
A warrior’s courage and respect is what gives him power with others and in himself during current and pass times. Beowulf is always courageous, “Whether he is fighting sea monsters, Grendel’s mother or humble fire breathing dragons, Beowulf shows that the courage and strength should be an inspiration to all heroes” (Garcia). This quote illustrates the seriously dangerous task and battles Beowulf had to face and how all these achievements may be an inspiration to all warriors of his time and fore after to follow in his footsteps. Therefore, one can conclude that if anyone may follow in the footsteps of Beowulf they may also too be considered a courageous hero. Warriors had to be willing to anything to show their courage, to prove themselves to be able to be seen as a true Anglo-Saxon hero.
A leader must be able to teach those followers. Beowulf was a leader among leaders. He showed time and again in this epic that he was a hero able to accomplish peace and honor those among him. He had a sense of responsibility that came from his strength and the respect others gave him. He was a selfless man, warrior, and king all men revered and looked to in the worst of times and I am sure in the best of
Though they come from different cultures, time periods, and lands, King Arthur and Beowulf do share some similarities and differences. The first and the most vital differences between them is that King Arthur is defined as a romance hero, and Beowulf is said to be an epic hero. According to the myths, an epic hero is a central figure in the epics where he reflects the particular values and heroic ideals of his society. Beowulf, one of the ancient England’s heroes- a brave knight, is described to be the perfect archetype of an epic hero. Like all the epic heroes, this hero of ours “possesses superior physical strength and supremely ethical standards”.
He was a selfless epic hero who defended the things he believed in with everything he had. Beowulf is seen as an epic-hero by the Anglo-Saxon culture because of these characteristics. He was admired for his selfless leadership, leadership, and his physical strength. Throughout the tale he shows his characteristics without falter and because of this he is a true
Beowulf was intelligent in the way that he led his followers without letting fear get the best of him; strongly believing life was in the hands of fate as he went beyond all limitations, during battle, to achieve great honor and valor. Always not knowing what to expect, Beowulf demonstrated his great intelligence and confidence reiterating that “If weapons were useless he’d use his hands, the strength in his fingers (609-610).” Beowulf embodies quintessential characterizes of an Anglo-Saxon hero. He possesses unfaltering loyalty to his king and followers, strength as he is able to defeat each of his rivals, and courage though he is motivated primarily by his own perception of fate. Along with obtaining all the virtues of an Anglo-Saxon hero, Beowulf achieves his desire for immortality. He shows even after fifty-five years as king he never looses his ambition to protect his people and reinstate his title as the strongest and most honored
Noel Mendez Mendez 1 Mrs. Hinton English 3Period 2 August 31, 2012 Epic Hero Beowulf achieved many quest of tremendous value to himself and society. In the Epic From Beowulf translated by Burton Raffel, Beowulf did something that many people aren’t capable of doing. Beowulf proves to be a man of courage, leadership, and power and he can fit the image of an Epic hero in many ways. Beowulf was considered courageous during his lifetime because of everything he accomplished. Beowulf shows bravery in line 158 “… Death was errand.” He states that he will fight to his death.
Beowulf embodies the ideals of conduct that are highly admired in the Anglo-Saxon culture. His characteristics, traits and ideology are viewed as worthy of imitation by the Anglo-Saxons. Beowulf is physically strong, fearless, religious, and is fiercely loyal to his king. In the Anglo-Saxon culture great strength was something that people envied. The warrior Beowulf is “the strongest of the Geats … stronger than anyone anywhere in this world…” Beowulf’s strength is obvious to Grendel during their battle.
Aeneas has many characteristics that were highly valued by the Romans during this time period. These characteristics include: courage, skill at arms, piety (obedience to the will of the gods), leadership, and determination. Aeneas was also loyal to his country and had family values. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain proves that he is not only chivalrous, but has both honor and nobility. When his uncle, King Author, is challenged by a green knight to a beheading game, Sir Gawain steps in and accepted the challenge for King Author.
In Anglo-Saxon culture and literature, to be a warrior was to be a hero. A warrior was to be strong, intelligent, and courageous. Warriors had to be willing to face against any opponent, and fight to the death for their glory and people. The Anglo-Saxon warrior was able to be all of these, as well as be humble and kind to their people. In literature Beowulf is a perfect example of an Anglo-Saxon warrior.