He didn’t fail any of his battles but dies in his last battle and the dragon as well. “Hail King Beowulf!” Beowulf was a Geat warrior who faced Evil monsters. In his first battle, he is the good because he fought the evil he sailed to Hrothgar’s kingdom to fight the monster. The battle with the evil mind of Grendel’s mother who seeked revenge for her son. It was Good vs.
Wiglaf displays loyalty as he assists Bewoulf fight off the dragon. Beowulf is losing his magic touch as a leader and he knows that this battle between him and the dragon is going to end in his death. " Beloved Bewulf, remember how you boasted destroy your flame: fight to keep it, now, he strong and brave, my noble king, protecting life and fame together. My sword will fight at your side!,"(2663-2668). Wiglaf knows of the many triumphs Beowulf endeavors, and sees it as an encouragement.
Body paragraph 1- courage c. Topic sentence- how does Beowulf show courage d. Explanation- (the ability to do something that frightens someone) he shows it when he fights monsters and isn’t afraid to die e. Example- fights Grendel, fights Grendel’s mom, fights the dragon at the end, that effectively ends his life f. Analysis- but it could also be argued that it is not courage, just him trying to achieve a higher status and fame and to further inflate his ego. 3. Body paragraph 2- valor g. Topic sentence- how does Beowulf show valor h. Explanation-(great courage in the face of danger) i. Example- j. Analysis- 4. Body paragraph 3- respect k. Topic sentence- how does Beowulf receive respect l. Explanation- m. Example- n. Analysis- 5. Conclusion o. Restate thesis- and so this is why Beowulf is considered a
Living a life with immortals and Gods around you, it was not ordinary to be a mortal and carry the strength of a God. He fights the monster Cyclops, the suitors who are going behind is back at home and trying to steal his wife, sleep with Circe to save his men who has been transformed to swine. He clearly demonstrates bravery when he crosses through the strait because he knows he is risking being killed by Scylla and Charybis. When Odysseus fights with suitor, there were many suitors. He carried out the plan anyway, showed his bravery and put aside his fears.
Emily Schwartz Mrs. Srinivasan English II Honors 14 October 2011 A Prevalent Leader In the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf, Beowulf, the epitome of heroism, proves himself a suitable opponent against the demon, Grendel. Beowulf characterizes fearlessness and strength when battling fearsome enemies. Beowulf, the heroic protagonist, enters the village and addresses Hrothgar, a king, and his people with noble confidence for the upcoming battle he wishes to fight in. Dripping with my enemies’ blood I drove Five great giants into chains, chased All of that race from the earth. I swam In the blackness of night, hunting monsters Out of the ocean, and killing them one By one (153-158) Beowulf proves fearlessness; he can defeat any possible rival that faces him.
Beowulf himself serves as the fierce warrior. The way of the warrior is to gain respect from fellow countrymen and The story of Beowulf vividly portrays the forces of evil in the world. The theme of evil in the world is especially evident in the description of Grendel, the monster. Grendel is said to be a savage beast, who returns with "blood dripping behind him, back / To his lair, delighted with his night's slaughter (lines 39-40). Grendel terrorizes the people of the land, ripping men apart with his brute strength.
He is a good character who works for and with God to defeat evil creatures. “Now he (Grendel) discovered… what it meant/ to feud with Almighty God.” This quote shows Grendel, an evil monster, having to face judgment at the hand of Beowulf who represents God and the forces of good. Also without the help of God Beowulf would not have been able to defeat these evil beasts. “He’d have traveled to the bottom of the earth…and died there…and Holy/ God, who sent him victory, gave judgment/ For truth and right.” Beowulf’s complete and total faithfulness to his king is a virtue that is valued in the Anglo-Saxon culture. “My lord Higlac/ Might think less of me if I let my sword/ Go where my feet were afraid to.” Beowulf does not want to bring shame upon his country or king by not fighting fair.
A young warrior decides to go and help Beowulf and they end up killing the dragon and once again another battle has been won by Beowulf, with the help of a young warrior. After suffering a lot of pain, and a lot of wounds, Beowulf ends up dying. He is given a very honorable burial because of his heroic acts on the top of the barrow. This shows that even though Good won over evil, the one who committed the acts of goodness will not necessarily always have a happy ending to his/her life. Beowulf was actually a hard book to read but it was interesting.
As he fights with the dragon, he is now aware that he is going to die. One can only imagine the fear that overflows one when encountering this information. He stares at death without his sword; the dragon is now in control (Raffel 57). However, one of his bravest followers, Wiglaf discovers the treasure that is held within the dragon’s castle. It is all Beowulf needs in order to die happy; to know that his death is worth the people of Danes acquiring treasure.
Those around him respected him because he was fearless. This shows by the way he killed Grendel. He used only his bare hands to slay the beast because he had no fear of being without protection. Beowulf says this in the tale, “My lord Higlac might think less of me if I let my sword go where my feet were afraid to, if I hid behind some broad linden shield: my hands alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster” This natural fearlessness was his greatest virtue. He stood for good and fought with honor to defend the glory of his people.