Beowulf: A Hero's Journey

My son and I haven’t had the best life, his father has not been around for a very long time, and ever since people found out that he is the “seed of Cain,” they treated him horribly and did not see how good of a boy he was. I could tell Grendel was getting tired of the way he was being treated because all the goodness that was once in him was no longer there, he soon started lurking in the shadows, like you might consider a “monster” to do. I always wanted more for him, more friends, and to be well liked. Although Grendel and I never had the best life I always tried to be kind to him and show him what he may have to do to survive our way of living and what it would take for people to stop looking down on him. Nobody can understand what it is like to be us, and I would not want them to feel

Beowulf son of the famous soldier Edegtho, comes to the rescue of Hrothgar. Hrothgar king of the Danes, which his land is being attacked by a treacherous monster named Grendel. Beowulf is described as a vigorous, fearless man of the Anglo Saxon times. Beowulf comes from a past generation of tenacious warriors. Like Beowulf’s dad, a famous soldier known far, and leader of many men. The Danes now see why Beowulf is such a fearless warrior. In Beowulf, the hero decides to fight without a weapon for three reasons he wants to be glorious, he is fearless, wanted to help the people of noble place and he wants to honor his people. Beowulf faces many conflicts fighting these dangerous monsters, but manages to defeat Grendel and his mother.

Beowulf was a brave, strong, well respected, and had a stance that was viewed as a warrior by many. As Beowulf conquered many other creatures, he was determine to face Grendel as he heard that the monster was feared and he terrorized the people of Hrothgar. Than he took the best of Geats and was determined to conquer the monster because he was a protecter of the hall.

Beowulf, while also being a follower of Higlac, he was known to be one of the most strongest and extraordinary geat that has ever existed that is willing to fight for honor and freedom. This caused his adrenaline to skyrocket which resulted in him gathering a total of fourteen other worthy men to go on this treacherous trip to Grendel’s home. Beowulf and his clique decides to stay in Herot where Grendel will come for them. The very next day, Grendel was hungry and he knew the location of the hunters. He began to devour his first victim and he began on the second until he realized it was Beowulf himself. One of Beowulf’s hand grabbed Grendel’s arm, while the other reaches for his mighty sword named Hrunting. Grendel knew he could not defeat

Beowulf the central character, by the completion of the tale also imbues the qualities of a leader. He is already revered Beowulf begins the journey as a well-known prince there are already tales of his exploits throughout the world such as his swimming match with Breca as the story grows as does Beowulf’s reputation and age. Beowulf’s seemingly omnipotent powers are questioned thrice in his lifetime, once during his match with Grendel; Beowulf tears his arm off in a bare-armed match. Also, during his match with Grendel’s mother under the water in the swamp a few miles from Heorot and fifty winters after his with Grendel when Beowulf fights the dragon. He sacrifices his life in order to protect his country from the mistake of an unknown thief. Beowulf is alone in each battle and legend, during his final battle the only

Beowulf faces his own monsters. During his time before he takes the crown, Beowulf steps up and becomes a hero for his people by facing the monster Grendel. Next, his battle is with Grendel’s mother, who is seeking to avenge her son’s death,

Beowulf is a brave warrior. Heroes are supposed to be reliable and always willing to help. They sometimes have to put other before themselves. Beowulf has to make many hard decisions. He came from his homeland to save Hrothgar and his people. The first trial he has is an encounter with is Grendel.

For as long as people can remember, many great warriors have fought to protect and eliminate any monsters and enemies that produce any threat to their society. Many have fought and succeeded but many have also died in the attempt to gain victory and become a hero. It takes an enormous amount of courage to go against something or someone that is stronger and scarier than an average human being. Luckily for one great hero known as Beowulf he is not intimidated by any threat and is up for any challenge that comes his way. Three of his greatest challenges or conflicts are the battle with Grendel, the battle with Grendel’s mother, and the battle with a menacing dragon.

“I have heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons; therefore, to heighten Hygelca’s fame and gladden his heart, I hereby renounce sword and the shelter of the broad shield, the heavy war-board: hand to hand is how it will be, a life-and-death fight with the fiend.” (Lines 433-440)Beowulf is a hero because he defeats Grendel’s mom after she gets revenge on one of King Hrothgar’s men for killing her son. Beowulf goes to Grendel’s mom’s house and after killing her, he finds Grendel’s body and brings It as a trophy for all the men to see. “She’s taken revenge for your

Beowulf has shown many characteristics of a hero. Where as Grendel has shown characteristics of being an outcast. The role of the hero in Beowulf was portrayed by Beowulf himself. Beowulf was the leader and took on three quests for his people. Most heroes would need some form of preparation before they complete quests, but Beowulf did not need any preparation. Beowulf had callings while he was the leader of the Geats. These callings were the three quests that Beowulf needed to complete for the greater good of Hrothgar’s people. Defeating Grendel, defeating Grendel’s mother, and attempting to slay the dragon that had burned the houses and land of the Geats’ were callings Beowulf had to face.

What is a hero to you? Is it someone who wears a cape and runs around saving people from the “bad guys”? A Hero’s Journey is the form Joseph Campbell created from his book The Hero With A Thousand Faces it is a more detailed transformation or inner journey of a character throughout a story. A hero in an epic which is a long, narrative poem from ancient oral telling. In the epic “Beowulf”, Beowulf is the epic hero. He performed many heroic deeds during his life including the killing of Grendel and his mother, he did what many were not willing to take on. Beowulf takes on a Hero’s Journey by having encounters in the Ordinary World, Special World, and back into his Ordinary World. The Hero’s Journey is prevalent in anybody’s life you don’t

All conflicts between villains and heroes are usually driven by revenge. Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. Beowulf’s exploits prove him to be the strongest, ablest warrior of his time. In his youth, he personifies the values of the heroic culture. In his old age, he proves

One of the most obvious and important themes in Beowulf is the theme of the battle between good and evil. “In this battle, Beowulf represents an archetypal savior-hero,” meaning that Beowulf portrays the classic hero of every fairy tale; brave and fearless, the larger than life warrior his people have been waiting for (Dow). When Beowulf is introduced in the poem, he is described as “the good Geat,” and it is said that “he was the strongest of men,” (Breeden, Ep. 2). These descriptions of him set the scene for him to be the “good” hero and defeat the “evil” Grendel. When Grendel is introduced in Beowulf, it is said that “he was of a race of monsters, exiled from mankind by God,” (Breeden, Ep. 1).

The story of Beowulf is one of a great hero. Beowulf is a very generous person who is always willing to help out when people are in need. Over the course of the story, Beowulf ends up in three major battles: the battle with Grendel, with Grendel’s mother, and with the dragon. All of these battles were different in their style and the way Beowulf approached them was different. Beowulf also had different reasons to participate in each of the battles.

Beowulf has shown many characteristics of a hero. Where as Grendel has shown characteristics of being an outcast. The role of the hero in Beowulf was portrayed by Beowulf himself. Beowulf was the leader and took on three quests for the people. Most heros would need some form of preparation before they complete quests, but Beowulf on the other hand did not need any. Beowulf had a calling when he was leader. These callings were the three quests that Beowulf needed to complete for the greater good of Hrothgar’s people, defeating Grendel, defeating Grendel’s mother, and attempting to slay the dragon that had burned the houses and land of the Geats’.