Heroic Epic
A heroic epic is an extended narrative poem, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. Beowulf exemplifies the traits admired by his people, and personifies Anglo-Saxon values. Strength, Skill in battle, Courage, Fame, loyalty, and Generosity are the Anglo-Saxon values that Beowulf embodies and demonstrates throughout the story.
As the poem begins, King Hrothgar of Denmark and his entire kingdom is being terrorized by a monster named Grendel. The Danes suffer for twelve years at the hands of Grendel. Eventually, Beowulf and a fourteen men come to rescue Hrothgar, determined to defeat Grendel. Beowulf fights him unarmed, proving that he is stronger than the demon. Beowulf tears the monster's arm off and Grendel eventually dies. The arm is brought back as a trophy of victory. Grendel's mother seeking revenge comes to Heorot and kills one of Hrothgar's favorite men, Aeschere. Beowulf and company travel to the swamp, where she lives, Beowulf dives in the water and......
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