Beowulf's 'Battle Comparison'

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William Martin
Ms. Schroder
English 4
9/21/17
Battle Comparison - Beowulf
Beowulf is the protagonist of his own self titled story. He brags and boasts quite a lot but some may argue that is for good reason because he is the strongest warrior around. He fights fearsome creature frequently and does not fear them just as they do not fear him, until they know what he is capable of. He is the bravest of the brave. Even if there is a moment of fear, Beowulf’s occasional weapon (maybe a friend too), but mostly his quick wit comes to his aid and he defeats the beast.
In Denmark a long time ago, a king named Hrothgar ruled the land. In those days around 500 A.D., the people built this great hall for the king called a Mead Hall. these people were basically

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