Beowulf: A Man Of Many Values

Part I of Essay
In the epic poem, Beowulf, a monster named Grendel has been invading Heorot, a communal mead hall, and has been killing and devouring the Geat warriors. As their only way to end this massacre, the Geats asked Beowulf to defeat this monstrous beast. He was successful in do ....

Part II of Essay
.... including bravery, prowess in battle, loyalty, generosity, and a belief in wyrd, which is Latin for fate. First of all, Beowulf demonstrates the value of bravery. This value was essential for a warrior to be successful. While other men were too frightened and intimidated by Grendel, Beowulf showed no fear toward his challenges. While Grendel was a supernatural destructive force, Beowulf discarded this notion and fought with all his might. After easily destroying Grendel, Beowulf was then faced by Grendel’s mother, even a greater forc ....