beowulf

A hero is someone who is wise, strong, and willing to die for his cause. He commands respect. Beowulf exhibited all of these characteristics and earned the love and respect of his kingdom. The kings of Denmark and Geatland recognized Beowulf as a great warrior, and the king of Geatland treated him as a son. When the beast Grendal continued to terrorize the land and its people, Beowulf single-handedly fought the beast, ripped off his …

…Although there aren’t any dragons to slay in the modern day, I think many of Beowulf’s heroic characteristics can be compared to the men and women in the police and fire departments across the country. They risk their lives daily to save people, command respect, and are role models (good ones much of the time). Beowulf would be a hero to me because he stood up for what he believed in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**