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Beowulf


In epics, the main character is usually a hero. This is a person who
expresses courage and superhuman strength. These people are recognized as the
epitome of all people in this time. In Anglo-Saxon literature the role of a hero
is to protect good.
There were many great pieces of literature during Anglo-Saxon times.
Perhaps one of the best was Beowolf. In this story the main character is Beowolf,
a man who protects the Herot from a terrible monster, and later on in his life
protects his own castle. Beowolf is a hero who represents good in this story.
During Beowolfs time people spoke very highly of heroes. An example from
the story of Beowolf protecting good is when the king is speaking of him. He
says of Beowolf, "Until that curving prow carries/Across the sea to Geatland a
chosen/warrior who bravely does battle with the/creature haunting our people,
who survives/that horror unhurt, and goes home bearing/our love."(208-212) The
king speaks of Beowolf as a great hero and......

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