Describes Beowulf as an epic hero through his Anglo-Saxon qualities he posesses.
Date Submitted: 09/22/2002 03:42:12
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 1 pages (395 words)
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 1 pages (395 words)
Qualities of an Epic Hero
The poem "Beowulf", of an unknown author, is set in the Anglo-Saxon Period, which starts in 449 and ends in 1485. In 449 the Germanic tribes, Angles, Saxons, and Jutes invade England. In 1485, Ending the Anglo-Saxon period was the Norman invasion. This poem is set in Scandinavia between the sixth and seventh century. The three tribes in this poem are Geats, Danes, and Swedes. An epic hero, such as Beowulf, possess qualities of …
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…to fight him.
Beowulf is able to lift and use the giant's sword with superhuman strength.
An epic hero, such as Beowulf, possess the qualities of loyalty, bravery, and superhuman strength. Beowulf expresses loyalty towards Hrothgar even though he is not his own king. Beowulf exhibits bravery as he fights the monsters that nobody has been victorious fighting something of that caliber. Beowulf demonstrates superhuman strength when he defeats both monsters that threaten the kingdom.
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