Question

In this epic poem, Beowulf is a heroic figure. Cite three of Beowulf's heroic actions or deeds and explain how each reflects a typical characteristic of a hero in an epic poem.

Answer 1

Beowulf is an epic poem that centers on the life and exploits of King Beowulf, hero of the Geats and how he came to the aid of the King of Dane by helping him defeat Grendel, his mother and a fierce dragon, losing his life in the process,

From the poem, some of the actions of Beowulf that shows typical characteristics of a hero are;

• Going after and killing Grendel after the monster attacked the city
• Going alone to seek out Grendel's mother after she came to revenge her son's death
• Killing a ferocious dragon.

These are all characteristics of a typical hero in an epic poem because it showed his bravery, dedication and fearlessness.

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