01-08beowulftheepichero

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Jan 13, 2025

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Name: owen westDate: 1/13/25School: auburn highFacilitator: brandi streetman1.08 Beowulf, the Epic Hero (32 points)Directions: Provide an example of how Beowulf is a hero for each element listed.ElementExampleThe main character is a hero, who is often possessed of supernatural abilities or qualities.He has supernatural Strength. According to Beowulf Leaves Home " In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac's Follower and the strongest of the Geats - greater And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world"The hero is charged with a quest.Beowulf Goes to stop Grandel. According to Beowulf Leaves Home, " Heard how Grendel filled nights with horror and quickly commanded a boat fitted out, Proclaiming that he'd go to that famous king, Would sail across the sea to Hrothgar, Now when help was needed.”The hero is tested, often to prove the worthiness of himself and his quest.The Battle with Grendel Beowulf was put to a test and he prove his worthiness of himself and his quest According to Grendel Flees "Thebattle was over, Beowulf Had been granted new glory: Grendel escaped, But wounded as he was could flee to his den, His miserable hole at the bottom of the marsh, only to die, to wait for the end of all his days.”The presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, and human helpers and companionsGrendel and his Mother and the Dragon are examples of mythical magical beings in The Coming of Grendel he is described as "A powerful monster, living down In the darkness" and Grendel mother was described as"a greedy she-wolf.”

The hero’s travels take him to a supernatural world, often one that normal human beings are barred from entering.Beowulf goes to find Grendels mother and come upon the lake described as "Bloody and bubbling.water crawling with snakes, Fantasticserpents swimming in the boiling Lake, and sea beasts lying on the rocks."The cycle must reach a low point where the hero nearly gives up his quest or appears defeated.According to Wiglaf the trusty Beowulf is almost or has been defeated"The wonderful war-sword: it waxed him no better. Then the people-despoiler— third of hisonsets— Fierce-raging fire- drake, of feud-hate was mindful, Charged on the strong one, when chance was afforded."A resurrection.After Beowulf had been gone for a lot longer period of time than expected from his people, they thought he may have perished. But right when everyone had lost hope, it was like he was suddenly resurrected and brought back to his people. Restitution. Often this takes the form of the hero regaining his rightful place on the throne.Beowulf come back after defeating his main enemy an dis given back his deserved glory forbeing such a fearless warrior.