The poem Beowulf reflects the ideas and values of the Anglo-Saxon society perfectly. J.R.R.Tolkien has suggested that the theme of Beowulf deals with ‘man alien in a hostile world, engage in a struggle which he cannot win’. This theme is revealed in the poem by Beowulf being in a hostile territory, Beowulf taking on tasks no man has dared to attempt, and Beowulf proving he has what is takes to become an epic hero. Beowulf travels to Denmark to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel. He is in a new area where he is not welcome to be. The moment he gets there he is fighting for his life. Beowulf is constantly engaging himself in a battles even though the odds are against him. Know one had the guts to go up against Grendel because he has killed so many people at once, but Beowulf was able to kill Grendel alone. This shows has bold and courageous Beowulf is. He stood up to someone that was said to be more powerful than him. He was also courageous when he took on the monsters. He had the super strength to kill them. …show more content…
He demonstrates this thought by going to help battle Grendel and then goes on to kill Grendel's mother. Know one has dared to attempt these tasks because of how strong these characters are. After Beowulf killed Grendel's mother he swam up from the cave carrying her head with only one hand. It took four men to carry her head back home. Beowulf has so much determination that nothing will stop him until he succeeds the glory even if the situation is unreasonable. He might not succeed in the eyes of others, but to him he does everything he can to accomplish the