Beowulf Hero Traits

Everyone has their own battle to fight; whether or not they win the war it is up to them. In Beowulf by a 9th century Monk, Beowulf had many battles to fight which lead to his death, but he became a hero. Beowulf showed that he was a Anglo-Saxon hero by defeating his enemies and have Anglo-Saxon characteristics such as strength, intelligence, honer, bravery and a leader.

Beowulf first heroic act was when he went to hrothgar to fight a battle with a monster. Beowulf was called to defeat an evil monster called Grendel. Beowulf said, “Grendel is no braver, no stronger than I am!” (p. 18 line 72-73) He showed heroines when he made up a plan to defeat Grendel. Beowulf showed his strength when he ripped off Grendel arm which lead to his death. Beowulf showed courage by not backing down from a fight with a strong monster. He also showed his strength when he was able to defeat the She wolf. Beowulf also showed his strength by having the courage to fight the fire dragon.

Beowulf showed his bravery by getting closure for his friend herthgar; after Grendels mom killed his best friend. Beowulf showed that he was willing to case after the She wolf. He showed his bravery by jumping in to lake; to try to defeat the evil monster. Beowulf bravery was shown when his sword

broke and he was still fighting. Beowulf showed bravery when he went to slay the dragon even though all his men abandon him. He realized that the dragon is more powerful than he was, but he will still not back down.

Beowulf showed honor When Beowulf went to the land of the Danes to kill Grendel, he did it not because he wanted gold or riches, but because he wanted to help out the Danes. Beowulf felt as though it was the best thing to do since he had been effective in past deeds which he gladly states, where he says “They had in remembrance my courage and might. Many had seen me come safe from the conflict,”(p.23 lines 321-322) Beowulf expected no reward for his action, but rather just being able to gain honor and to become famous.
Beowulf showed the characteristics of a wise leader who could take charge in any situation. He ruled herager for fifty years. He wisely cared for his people and was willing to defend his land for his people. He was willing to risk his own life for the safety of his own people to fight his last battle as an old man. Even when he was an old man knowing that he is not as strong as he was in his youth he was still fearless. Beowulf stood, not ran from the dragons shooting flames, stood till fate decides all for his people. Beowulf was a fearless leader who wouldn't backdown from a fight.
Beowulf showed his intelligence when he came up with a plane to catch Grendel, “We will meet himWith my hands empty-unless his heartFails him, seeing a soldier waitingWeaponless, unafraid”.

(p.20 line 38 – 39) He also fights while studying his opponent’s weakness. He has the right armor, to slow down Grendel's mother. Beowulf shows more intelligence when he was in the middle of fighting Grendel; he finds a sword on the wall which lead to his victory over Grendel’s mother. He was intelligent when he decided to fight the fire dragon, because no one else would have; he stepped up to the plate and took the dragon by the horns. Beowulf was a smart man who thought of an idea and applied it to

battles.
Beowulf compared to Batman they both have possess similar qualities. They both have a great deal of strength. Beowulf uses his strength during the battle with Grendel and rips off Grendel’s arm with his bare hands. Batman, also single-handedly, fights bad guys numerous occasions in the movie, showing not only strength but courage like Beowulf. Batman shows that he does not allow for murder unless it is absolutely necessary. If the criminals are not an immediate threat he will let them go. Beowulf would only kill if he need to; he wouldn't kill innocent people. Beowulf would not harm a soul, unless it would harm those he loves, like the monsters surrounding the Danes. Batman and Beowulf both had leadership because they were able to make digestion which would benefit their people. they both fought to protect the land they loved.