Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect hero. When he was young, Beowulf was a great warrior, characterized mainly of strength and courage, including his swimming match against Breca. He also perfectly embodies values dictated by the Germanic heroic code, including loyalty, courtesy, and pride. Traditional and much respected, this code is vital to warrior societies as a means of understanding their relationships to the world. All of the characters' moral judgments are based upon …showed first 75 words of 404 total…

…showed last 75 words of 404 total…Germanic code, Beowulf was portrayed as a perfect hero and Kingman. He displayed most all of the values based on the Germanic heroic code He displayed more bravery and strength in his youth with the absence of hospitality and generosity but later makes up for it as a king. A hero is one that is completely willing to risk his life for someone else. Contributing to this ability he must have strength, bravery, and brutality.