The Qualities of a King

The Qualities of a King I feel that the story of Beowulf is one of courage, nobility, and heroism. Beowulf possesses each of these attributes both as a young prince and an elder king. To me, these qualities allow him to become an honored king, yet they also lead to his death. His actions are to be viewed as a precedent for young princes and future kings. I believe that every young prince inspires to …

…doing what any good leader would, defending his land and people. I feel Beowulf's mistake was letting his ego take over. He tries to take on the dragon alone and lost his life in doing so. I feel that this is an especially notable duty for any young prince to follow. While it is necessary to be brave and courageous, I feel a prince or king must know his own limitations in order to succeed.