reat strength that separated him from other men. Being able to use a sword that no ordinary man was able to carry gives the feeling that Beowulf is something more than a human being. It makes him special and causes him to stand out from all other men. Fame is something that makes a hero more noted. Beowulf's popularity had spread all over the world. He never let this go to his head and he never thought that he was better than everyone else because of it.
             By engaging in this foolish contest, Beowulf nearly got himself killed trying to prove he was better than Brecca. Jealousy is never a good trait, especially for a hero. Revenge is never a trait of a true hero. A hero has no scores to settle. A true hero should fight only to protect others and not out of his own rage. Also, with Beowulf being a human being, he was not invincible. Beowulf didn't realize this until he fought the dragon. He knew nothing of the dragon, it's strengths, weaknesses or powers. Beowulf found out what the dragon was ca
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