Many people start out with good intentions which leads to a good reputation, but overtime it corrupts due to the influences and desires they aspire. The people have a set goal which they are trying to achieve, yet somehow they end up wanting something completely different. In the beginning, Beowulf volunteers to help defeat Grendel. He knows how to protect the thanes, so everyone is in awe of him trusts in him. Throughout the story, arrogance and glory overpowers Beowulf causing him to lose his phonomenal reputation, resulting in a unfaithful army.
The thanes struggle with what appears to be a monster. Nobody is brave enough to execute the creature except one man. Beowulf is determined to triumph over the creature Grendel. Beowulf “had great triumphs.” and he “heard the news of grendel” which was “hard to ignore, reached him at home” (49. 410) He has fought and won many battles before which makes him confident in battling the creature. He wants to help out the thanes and keep everyone safe again. He appears to be confident and honorable, hopefully to result in gaining happiness, and safety once more. He accepts the strength he has and uses it as an advantage to help people in need. He knows there are people in danger, yet he is willing to put himself in danger for the safety of others.
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Instead of easily killing Grendel, Beowulf is ready for a fair fight. “no weapons therefor, for either his night: unarmed he shall face me if face me he dares” (55.685) Beowulf is very confident in himself, he has a good heart which makes people realize how great of a man he is. Beowulf realizes he could easily kill the monster, but he wants to be equal to Grendel. If Beowulf wanted to gain the attention of the thanes he could have easily used weapons to execute Grendel, but instead he shows his hospitality by being fair. At first he doesn't want anything in return but that soon changes as the story