Beowulf, the title character of the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, is a classic epic hero, a mythological or legendary figure, a brave, self-sacrificing, illustrious warrior and king

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Beowulf Beowulf, the title character of the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, is a classic epic hero, a mythological or legendary figure, a brave, self-sacrificing, illustrious warrior and king endowed with great strength and ability, admired for his achievements and noble qualities, who represents good and battles evil, who embodies the ideals of his society, who fulfills his quest to rescue those who need help and to protect his people. Beowulf is an outstanding fighter. The story gives examples of his fierce strength and great courage, which can grant him glory and future immortality surrounded by his fame.                                                                                                                                                                It is obvious that Beowulf is the
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quintessential hero. His strength and courage are unparalleled and they are the key traits of Beowulf's heroism.  Strength and physical appearance are essential to the Anglo-Saxon warrior. Beowulf is described as the one “with the strength of thirty in the grip of each hand” (1188), and when he first arrives in the land of the Danes, the coastguard sees the mighty hero and says, "Nor have I seen a mightier man- at- arms on this earth than the one standing here" (1185). He is strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, ...

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