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Beowulf

Heroes today are defined as people who go daily beyond the call of duty putting their life on the line. Heroes in the time of Beowulf were classified by the deeds they accomplished, their superhuman strength, and their nobility of birth. In the epic poem Beowulf, Beowulf is truly a hero exhibiting superhuman strength; defeating unbearable odds, and dying with honor. Beowulf's steadfast courage and superhuman strength are characteristics of an epic hero. Beowulf portrays great bravery, beyond that of any of his comrades. Showing no fear Beowulf "leaps into the lake, not waiting for anyone's answer; the heaving water covering him over." (ll. 450-452). "For hours he sank through the wa


Beowulf's God given strength once again proves to be too much of a challenge for the Danish demons. The city is once again safe and Beowulf's debt payed off. Finally, Wiglaf a faithful follower helps Beowulf destroy the dragon. Beowulf knows that fate is against him, but uses all his might and resourcefulness to fight off the dragon with the last of his strength. Through relentless attempts to slay Grendel Beowulf finally defeats him using his wit and mighty strength to do so. Also Beowulf is able to mortally wound Grendel "and the blood sinews deep in his shoulders snapped muscle and bone split and broke" (ll. Beowulf's courage and persistence is shown here in the fact that he leaps into a burning lake and swims down for hours not hesitating once. Beowulf's physical strength is greater than that of any normal man. Beowulf shows mighty superhuman strength when getting ride of the demonic creatures. If everyone in the world acted with the passion that Beowulf did the world would be a better place . ves; at last he saw the mud at the bottom" (ll. Beowulf is held high as a hero, even after death. Furthermore, the waters intensity is shown by the adjective phrase, "the heaving water covered him over.

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