Question

Some readers view Beowulf as a tale about a boastful glory seeker. Other see Beowulf as a noble, selfless hero story. In a short but well written response, defend which of these views is the most accurate according to your interpretation of the poem. You should support your comments by referring to specific actions and events from the reading.





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Answer 1

Beowulf is a noble, selfless hero. He kills Grendel, not because he has to, but because he wants to protect the king. The feat of attacking and killing a monster is not easy and certainly risky. Therefore, Beowulf is noble and selfless by putting the king's life before his own.