A hero is someone who is wise, strong, and willing to die for his cause. He commands respect. Beowulf exhibited all of these characteristics and earned the love and respect of his kingdom. The kings of Denmark and Geatland recognized Beowulf as a great warrior, and the king of Geatland treated him as a son. When the beast Grendal continued to terrorize the land and its people, Beowulf single-handedly fought the beast, ripped off his …showed first 75 words of 257 total…

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