Beowulf, the epic poem in which good destroys the evil, took place in Denmark. Beowulf the epic hero comes to save King Hrothgar and his comrades. Beowulf does this good deed because he wanted to achieve immortality by being a hero. He fought the monsters with his bare hands. He had the strength, bravery, and courage. Nobody would dare do the things Beowulf attempted in his lifetime. I think during all his battles he possesses all the traits of an epic hero. So, Beowulf, travels from Geatland to save Herot from the demons that lurk about. From the first battle, he had to go up against Grendel, a man eating demon. As Beowulf sees the demon he decides to fight with his bare hands because he wanted a fair fight. This battle shows his heroic characteristics. He is brave, has courage, and shows his true strength. Beowulf showed this in a way no one else would even think of. His strength was shown by ripping the arm off Grendel’s body. Grendel then ran away and bled to death. …show more content…
Grendel’s mother was seeking revenge for her son’s death. So, Beowulf goes to the cave where she lives and battles her underwater. Bravery was shown in this epic battle between the two. This time he brought weapons. This was a difficult fight for Beowulf. He loses his sword, but then sees a giant sword on the wall. It was Hrunting a famous old sword that hung on the walls of the cave. Beowulf said “, I shall shape the glory with Hrunting, or death will hurry me from this earth!” pg. 53 Grendel’s mother dies and then Beowulf discovers the head of Grendel about the cave, and takes it back to Hrothgar to show