Through Beowulf's chivalry, generosity, friendship, and popularity, all of his kingdom and of others knew him for his heroism and loyalty. Through the epic, he becomes the perfect thane, and is represented and
Lancelot was guilty of treason to his friend, guilty of treason to the high king of England, and guilty of treason to himself. The major downfall of Lancelot was his immediate attraction to the worst person in the whole world to fall in love with: his best friend’s wife. Every free moment when Arthur wasn’t around, Lancelot and Guenever were doing something they shouldn’t have been doing Lancelot proclaims his continual love for Arthur: “He (Lancelot) had not buried his love for Arthur in his passion for Guenever…” (387). How can a honorable knight say that he has a passion for Arthur’s wife, while in the same breath saying that his love for Arthur has not been diluted by Guenever? Lancelot’s love for Guenever made him rethink his life; he needed to get away from
His ultimate goal is to capture affection of Daisy’s heart. In his quest for her heart he loses everything he accumulated, including his life. Daisy represents everything money could buy, yet the green light is beyond his grasp. In fact the light was already behind him. Because of his unhappiness Gatsby was blinded by his burning desire to have Daisy, whom was not rightfully his, making him yearn for more.
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.
This is his only “sin” to be shown throughout the poem and he does pay for it. This small token that will supposedly save his life causes him a knick of a cut from the King who turns out to be Lord Bertilak under the command of Morgan le Fay. This whole thing was a ruse in order to strike fear upon Queen Guinevere. Sir Gawain is deeply hurt that he has failed and proclaims to use the girdle as a reminder of his sins so that he shall never fall victim to them again. Gawain is hardest upon himself because he has such faith within higher powers and he felt as if he owed them his forever servitude.
I can put fear to use. I can find courage from fear itself.” He was very courageous and never doubted himself for a split second. He informed Grendel’s mother that she was “powerless against the power” within himself. He was always confident and brave which is what made him famous over all the lands, for his good deeds. He basically sang her to her death.
When Beowulf first meets Hrothgar he tells him how his youth has been filled with glory and his people told him he most go and help Hrothgar since he is a great solider. Beowulf drove five giants into chains. Beowulf is able to boast proudly about all of his accomplishments. The four characteristics of Beowulf, courage, bravery, superhuman powers, and the ability to boast his accomplishments are found all throughout the poem. In many ways Beowulf was an extraordinary superhero.
Glory is the most important trait of being a hero, because without great recognition for that person’s actions, no one would remember, praise or know what that person did that was so great. Throughout Beowulf’s life he defeated many monsters and protected many people which gave him the glory and respect that he deserved. For doing his courageous and thoughtful acts he was given glory and praise through a memorial that was built after his death. The following quote is an example to stress the glory that he received: “Then the Geats built the tower, as Beowulf had asked, strong and tall, so sailors could find it from far and wide; working for ten long days they made his monument,” (“Beowulf”, 871-874). After reading this essay would someone think that Beowulf is a hero?
The amount of lives he saved made him a great hero. Beowulf is a great hero who saved countless lives, was brave, and a great and generous king. He died being one of the best hero’s of hos time. The epic poem Beowulf will be remembered for a long
2. He knows the worlds richest will not last, since everyone dies and you can't take your possessions with you. Because it's only through the praise of the living after one's death that a person can hope to live forever, people should fight hard against the devil so their bravery will be remembered after their death. That way, they can live forever with the angels. The days of earthly glory are over, the speaker tells us, because the wealthy and powerful civilizations have fallen.