Part one of term paper
Ideals of conduct that are most respected by a particular society are often conveyed through the qualities of the heroic character in an epic poem. Beowulf exemplifies many of the characteristics admired by the Anglo-Saxon culture. Four virtues demonstrated in Beowulf were courage, strength, boastfulness, and intelligence. His brav ...

Part two of term paper
... hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts but he never fears the threat to his life or death itself. Beowulf if also the epitome of strength and is portrayed as the 'strongest of the Geats' and later magnified to be 'stronger than anyone, anywhere in this world.' He is able to use his strength, of super-human proportions, and courage to put his people before himself. Representing good, this great man uses his strength to slay the horrible demon of evil. In his argument with Unfer ...