The Heroism of Beowulf

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The writer argues that Beowulf can be seen as an archetype of the ideal hero, and that his deeds have come to be considered as a model of what a hero should do. Furthermore, Beowulf himself is exactly what a hero should be, since he embodies desirable traits such as intelligence, loyalty and boldness, but also because he is committed to the welfare of his people. The paper is five pages long and has four sources listed in the bibliography.