What are some good characteristics for a person to have? Bravery? Of course! No one desires to be a coward in life. Loyalty? Definitely. Being loyal is important in any friendship or leadership situation. How about modesty? Listening to a bragging friend is not something that anyone wants to do. Bravery, loyalty, and modesty—all good attributes to be found in a person. The character Beowulf, in the story Beowulf, possesses all of these qualities and more. He is brave, loyal, and modest. Countless stories can be found that are about dragons and how ruthless they are. In Beowulf, Beowulf not only defeats Grendel, a wicked monster, but he also retrieves a victory over a dragon who is a threat to his kingdom. Beowulf knew that his life was on the …show more content…
They brag about their many talents and accomplishments, leaving the person on the other end of the conversation feeling that worn out from listening to the same thing over and over again. Fortunately, there are people who do not excessively brag about their latest achievements. They simply know what they have done, and they leave it at that. Beowulf was most like the latter. In Beowulf, there was no evidence spotted that seemed to imply that Beowulf went around boasting about the monsters that he had killed and replaying the events over and over again until people had begun to wish that he had not scored a victory over the monsters. Instead, he knew what he had done and he did not brag. This shows modesty in one of its highest forms. Brave people can be inspiring. A loyal friend can be comforting. Modesty shows character. These three qualities are good to possess. Beowulf, in the story Beowulf, is brave, loyal, and modest. He was a good leader and he fought for the well-being of his people. As a result, they loved Beowulf, and even after he died, he was remembered throughout his land. Possessing these three special characteristics can make anyone a candidate for a good leader, just like