schoolwork

A View of Epic Poetry and Beowulf in a Power Point Format.

From reading the epic poem Beowulf the reader can find that it describes the most heroic man of Anglo-Saxon times.
The hero, Beowulf, is an invincible person "with all the traits required of a hero". He is strong and courageous. He encounters hideous monsters, but he never fears the threat ofdeath.
Beowulf is the tipical epic hero who risks his life for immortal glory and for the good of others.
Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years. Beowulf risks his own life for the Danes, asking help from no one. He fears nothing for his own life.
Beowulf is the person who embodies the typical ideals of ancient english society:power, courage, generosity and loyalty.
So, the reader can understand that he's the perfect Anglo saxon hero.