“The hero of all heroes,” Beowulf, strong and courageous, is the prince of Geats. Once he makes a vow, he stands by his word, no matter what the cost, even if it takes his life. He is reluctant to back down from battle, just so he can be there for the people who are in great need to be saved from evil.

How can you describe Beowulf?

“The hero of all heroes,” Beowulf, strong and courageous, is the prince of Geats. Once he makes a vow, he stands by his word, no matter what the cost, even if it takes his life. He is reluctant to back down from battle, just so he can be there for the people who are in great need to be saved from evil.

What do the monsters symbolize in Beowulf?

Moral and figurative threats: Greed, vengeance, isolation. Although the three monsters allow Beowulf to prove his heroism in battle, that’s not their only purpose in the poem. The dragon is a literal threat to the safety of Beowulf’s people, but in the way it behaves it represents a moral danger, too.

How does Beowulf show integrity?

Near the beginning of the poem (part 12), Beowulf shows integrity in his desire to travel a far distance to help the Danes slay the monster Grendel, then Grendel’s mother, even at the risk of his own life. Then, Beowulf goes into the sea after Grendel’s mother, after she attacks the mead hall.

How is Beowulf smart?

Beowulf is very courageous and intelligent in the way he decides to confront Grendel. You could say that Grendel is tricked by Beowulf because he pretends to be asleep and doesn’t move to attack him until it’s too late.

What are the Anglo Saxon values in Beowulf?

Some of the most Anglo-Saxon values, as illustrated by Beowulf, include bravery, truth, honor, loyalty and duty, hospitality and perseverance.

What are the motifs in Beowulf?

Motif: Monsters The monsters in Beowulf are evil, and evil cannot be allowed to remain in the face of good. Beowulf is faced with the insurmountable deed of taking on three monsters. He must fight Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon.

What qualities did the Anglo Saxons value in their heroes?

Anglo-Saxon hero “had to be strong, brave, intelligent, and humble, but he must at all times keep his sorrows and fears to himself.” As a warrior the hero must appear stoic and fearless at all times, no matter what.

How is Anglo Saxon culture reflected in Beowulf?

Throughout the epic poem Beowulf, we can see key essentials of the Anglo-Saxon Culture such as bravery, friendship, generosity, and loyalty. It was Beowulf’s loyalty to the Danes that brought him to Hrothgar to defeat Grendel (Beowulf 112-115). Beowulf was being loyal to an alliance his uncle had made with Hrothgar.

Why is Beowulf powerful?

Beowulf possesses many great heroic qualities: Inhuman strength: he is able to defeat Grendel by ripping his arm off; he is able to defeat Grendel’s mother by holding his breath an insane length of time; he is known for this great strength in battle as well as sport competition.