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    Beowolf: an Epic Hero

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    What exactly is an epic hero? An epic hero exhibits the attributes esteemed by the society that shaped him. Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect hero. By analyzing and studying Beowulf‚ you can learn much about these Germanic people that created Beowulf and discover which traits they admired. Beowulf also perfectly embodies the manners and values imposed by the Germanic heroic code‚ including faithfulness‚ courtesy‚ and honor. His defeat of Grendel and Grendel’s mother verifies his reputation

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    The tale of an epic hero unlike any other thrives on in Beowulf‚ who is a powerful warrior and leader. By definition‚ a hero is typically a man who is greatly admired or idealized for their noble‚ courageous and notable qualities‚ exceptional achievements and brave feats. Beowulf‚ warrior of Geatland and King of the Swedes‚ battles monsters and accomplishes‚ no doubt‚ heroic deeds in this centuries-old text. In this essay‚ I argue the qualities of a true hero and that Beowulf possesses each of these

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    2013 2nd Block The Epic Hero An epic hero is a man of extraordinary strength‚ distinguished courage‚ and talent admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. I believe heroes should hold many qualities upon themselves such as sacrifice‚ focus‚ bravery‚ courage‚ determination‚ and loyalty. A hero‚ in the opinion of others‚ has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act‚ and is regarded as a model or ideal. Beowulf is a character of a legendary epic hero. He becomes a leader

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    What qualities do you need to have to be an epic hero? An epic hero is human but has some kind of ability that makes them different. Epic hero’s also do things to help other people. They also protect and lead and sometimes can be kings. For the most part epic heroes are usually good guys trying to take out a bad guy because no one but him has the power to. What does it take and what classifies you to be a epic hero. Throughout the entire epic Gilgamesh shows outrageous skill as a warrior and leader

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    Allison Fain Bukowski English 4A 19 April‚ 2013 Is Beowulf an epic? An epic hero is a brave and noble character in an epic poem‚ admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. An epic poem‚ “The main character or protagonist is heroically larger then life‚ often the source and subject of legend or a national hero.”(Robert) An epic poem is an old English poem filled with both complex people and tribes‚ supernatural figures of monsters and dragons. Also they can be a mixture

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    After 500 A.D.‚ the story Beowulf was written by an unknown author. It was a long and adventurous epic poem written about a hero named Beowulf. Beowulf was considered an epic hero and it can be seen through many his characteristics shown in the story. One way it is seen that Beowulf was an epic hero was his more-than-human strength. For example‚ the story stated‚ “… hell’s captive caught in the arms / Of him who of all the men on earth / Was the strongest” (347-349). In this part of the story

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    Beowulf illustrates an ideal example of the desire to achieve fame. Beowulf is a young adventurer eager for fame and is also classified as an epic hero. An epic hero is someone who is on a quest‚ risks his or her life for glory or fame‚ and embodies the ideals or values of his or her culture. Clearly Beowulf possesses all of these essentials of an epic hero throughout the poem. One of the essentials that Beowulf possesses is the unquenchable desire for a quest. Beowulf is measured as an immense

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    Richa 29 April 2013 Epic Hero A hero can be delivered to the world in numerous ways. One may be that they do something that represents them as a hero. Another could be that they serve as a role model for millions of people. However way they appear to the public they are a hero. One hero in particular is Oprah Gail Winfrey‚ also known as Oprah Winfrey and “one of the most powerful and wealthy people in show business‚” (bio.). She exemplifies the characteristics of an epic hero because of meeting and

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    An Epic Hero

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    An Epic Hero In the epic poem Beowulf‚ many qualifications can be found for the archetype‚ Beowulf‚ to be an epic hero. His bravery is shown through his desire for a quest and a battle with a supernaturally strong man-eating beast. He is unafraid of his imminent death battling the sinister‚ evil monster‚ Grendel. He is highly esteemed and his reputation for greatness precedes him after defeating Grendel. These traits are proved throughout this Anglo-Saxon epic poem. As soon as news travels around

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    pic Hero: Comparison Would you believe me if I told you that heroes really do exist? And that I know one hero who actually saves the day without using super power. Well‚ this is the story of Batman. Batman is unlike many superheroes; he has no super powers‚ instead relies on his knowledge of science‚ detective sills and athletic abilities. No one but his butler‚ HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Pennyworth" \o "Alfred Pennyworth" Alfred Pennyworth‚ however for I can tell you who

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