Epic of Beowulf Essay - Beowulf as the Ultimate Hero :: Epic Beowulf herobeo

Beowulf as the Ultimate Hero    In the poesy Beowulf, translated by Constance B. Hieatt, Beowulf is a mill. A hero is one who places himself or herself at great risk while performing acts of courage. Not only is Beowulf a hero because of his physical strength, moreover rather than basking in the resulting nonoriety, he gives the glory to God.  Beowulf is the ultimate hero who put his sprightliness on the line for an correct kingdom.         Beowulfs heroism can be seen when he takes 14 of the bravest in his world to go help Hrothgar.  Hrothgar was Beowulfs fathers close friend who had been plagued by attacks for twelve old age that threatened an entire kingdom.  Beowulf did not have to offer Hrothgars kingdom help, but does so because he wants to uses his God given strength to the best of his ability.  As soon as Beowulf heard of the troubles in this land he caste sail immediately.  Beowulf continues to show hi s thankfulness by thanking God for giving them salutary travel across the sea.  Beowulf is lead to Hrothgar and offers him is services.   -Now sit down to the feast, and, in due(p) time, listen to lays of warriors victories, as your heart may prompt you. (15)   Beowulf is asked by the warriors to give out of his past defeats while eating in Hrothgars palace.  Beowulf is already a hero to the people of this land for he is about to rid them of their enemy.  The warriors are yearning to here what he has done and what he plans to do to Grendel.  Here Beowulf puts on his running shoes and runs through his battle plan mentally erect as any great athlete would do before a big meet.  As the Banquet continues, Hrothgar thanks Beowulf, and promises him great treasure if he succeeds in defeating Grendel.         As an ultimate hero, Beowulf decides, to be far, he will not use weapons in his battle against Grendel since Grendel reputedly does not use them.         I do not consider myself a lesser fighter than Grendel does himself indeed I will not kill him with a sword, and deprive him of life in that way....No this night we two will abstain from swords.