In the poem, Beowulf, translated by Charles W. Kennedy, the poem
            
             depicts Beowulf as a heroic figure who's skill and courage enable him to
            
             defeat monsters. The poem begins with Scyld Shefing who was the first
            
             great king of the Danes. He was known for his ability to conquer enemies.
            
             Scyld was the great-grandfather of Hrothgar. Hrothgar was the king of the
            
             Danes during the events of Beowulf. Hrothgar was a good king and wished to
            
             celebrate his reign by building a grand hall called Heorot. When the hall was
            
             finished Hrothgar hold a large feast. This feast caused the attention of the
            
             monster Grendel. Grendel decided to attack during the night. In the
            
             morning, Hrothgar and the people saw the bloodshed and mourn of the lost
            
             warriors. This began Grendel's attack upon the Danes. Twelve years pass and
            
             eventually the news of Grendel's invasion on the Danes reached the Geats.
            
             Beowulf a Geat warrior decided to help the Danes.
            
             Beowulf arrived in Dane and acted as if he was better than anyone
            
             else. Beowulf announced himself as the thane of Hygelac and the son of
            
             Ecgtheow. Ecgtheow was a man known for winning battles. Once at
            
            
             Hrothgar's throne, Beowulf introduced himself as a hero who can crush
            
             water sprites, among other things. Beowulf showed this confidence in great
            
             detail:
             "They had in remembrance my courage and might. Many have seen me
            
             come safe from the conflict, Bloody from battle: five foes I bound of the
            
             giant kindred, and crushed their clan."(321-324)
            
             Therefore he is equipped to defeat Grendel. The Geats met with the Danes
            
             for a feast. During the feast, Hrothgar's thane Unferth tried to lower
            
             Beowulf. He said Beowulf lost a swimming contest with Breca. Beowulf
            
             defended himself:
            
             "I count it true that I had more courage, More strength in swimming
            
             than any other man."(408-409)
            
             Beowulf said that not only did he ...