Beowulf
The epic tale "Beowulf", whose author is unknown, was written sometime during the seventh or eighth century and is of Scandinavian decent. Although the unknown author is believed to be a Saxon, there are many references to God and Christian beliefs. Many believe that these such references where added by the monks when they copied the manuscripts. "Beowulf" takes place in Spear-Dane, Scandinavia between the fourth or fifth century. The main character, Beowulf, shows a devotion to duty, a great deal of courage as well as strength throughout the entire epic. When the tale first begins we are introduced to Beowu
Beowulf shows even more courage when he says he will not use any weapons to help himself defeat Grendel. Beowulf showed his courage to Hrothgar by telling him of how he beat five men at once and about his battles with monsters and sea demons. Beowulf also clenched Grendel's hand so tightly that he broke Grendel's fingers. Also as Beowulf tells Hrothgar of his courageousness, he also shows Hrothgar of his devotion to slay Grendel. During the battle with Grendel, Beowulf shows tremendous strength, almost superhuman strength. Throughout the whole fight with Grendel, Beowulf showed enormous amounts of strength. As the other warriors watch Beowulf's battle with Grendel, they tried to help Beowulf but realized their weapons were no match for Grendel. Beowulf showed his great strengths, courage and his devotion to duty throughout the entire epic tale of "Beowulf. When Grendel seized Beowulf from the hall, Beowulf threw himself out of Grendel's grip and upon his forearm. It was then that Grendel returned to his lair and was never seen again. When the other warriors thought Grendel would win, it was then that Beowulf ripped the arm right off of Grendel's body. " These characteristics Beowulf showed are ones often valued and admired by people in the present day. Before the arrival of Beowulf, Grendel would enter the Heorot, the mead hall, and snatch thirty warriors as they rested and kill them.
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