'Beowulf’s Defining Characteristic\r'

'Beowulf Essay Beowulf, like so many other heroes, is described as a great fghter and a man of tremendous strength. He has self-confidence bordering on insanity. He is willing to do whatever it takes to earn trust and protect his people. He chooses to fght Grendel, an invincible monster unarmed and unprotected because he is very confident in his own strength. in spite of his many qualities that make him who he is, bravery is the delimit characteristic of heroism in Beowulf.Beowulf has a besotted desire to demonstrate his bravery to others. He traveled to the Land of the Danes in large part to ground his courage by destroying Grendel. Just as he was about to kill Grendel, he offered a prayer to God. After the strife, Beowulf knew that he did not kill Grendel alone. He says that God in allowed him to kill the monster and gave him all of the credit. Beowulf thus fearlessly goes to Grendels mothers underground lair after she attacks the mead-hall Heorot to avenge his eath.Beow ulf became ruler of the Kingdom of the Geats. His first task as he ruler was protecting the Geats from a alarming dragon. The dragon was angered because a servant steal an ornamented cup from him. Before engaging in his biggest battle thus far, he remains brave and confident. Beowulf remembered all of his past victories and knew he had to stay loyal to his people, no matter what the challenge was. Through Beowulfs bravery, strength, and loyalty, he pull in the respect of many people.His actions resemble one of Americas virtually important Political fgures, Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK and Beowulf both go for the intentions freeing and protecting their people. Beowulf saved his people from giant, invincible monsters, while MLK saved his people from the monster of racism. The 2 of them showed an amazing amount of bravery while doing this. Although their hardships and battles were alone different from each other, their motives and intentions to save their people were close identi cal.\r\n'