Traits of an Epic Hero (4th) by Amanda Ballard https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x How Beowulf Fits the Archetype of an Epic Hero en-us 2020-09-24 16:56:47 UTC 2020-10-01 22:48:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4aa.png He is Very strong. disneycolson https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/791456352 "“ In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac’s Follower and the strongest of the Geats greater And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world Heard how Grendel filled nights with horror” lines 109-112


]]> 2020-09-30 14:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/791456352 This shows being strong and was determined to do whatever no matter what it takes. Because he swimmed seven nights in the winter time! sharpekeshonac https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/791569662 “Then winter Churned through the water, the waves ran you 
As they willed, and you struggled seven long nights                
To survive. “ (“Unferth’s Challenge” 18-21)  


]]> 2020-09-30 14:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/791569662 This quote displays an important part in the heroic code and that is courageousness, the fact that Beowulf jumps straight into the water, knowing what lies ahead with Grendel’s mother, proves that he is extremely courageous, as many epic heroes are. crosbybryana https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792112232 “He leaped into the lake, would not wait for anyone’s/Answer; the heaving water covered him/Over. For hours he sank through the waves…” (450-452)

]]> 2020-09-30 16:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792112232 He shows the supernatural strength that epic heroes often have. bellelizabethr https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792446007 Proclaiming that he’d go to that famous king,
Would sail across the sea to Hrothgar,
Now when help was needed.”

]]> 2020-09-30 18:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792446007 Beowulf thompsonellal https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792878838 Line 164-169
That this one favor you should not refuse me—
That I, alone and with the help of my men,
May purge all evil from this hall. I have heard,
Too, that the monster’s scorn of men
Is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none.
Nor will I.

In this passage Beowulf shows unmatched bravery in his willingness to fight Grendel without his men and without a weapon because he was to take him on his own.

]]> 2020-09-30 20:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792878838 "Then he saw, hanging on the wall, a heavy Sword, hammered by giants, strong And blessed with their magic, the best of all weapons But so massive that no ordinary man could lift Its carved and decorated length. He drew it From its scabbard, broke the chain on its hilt,And then, savage, now, angry And desperate, lifted it high over his head And struck with all the strength he had left,Caught her in the neck and cut it through,Broke bones and all. Her body fell To the floor, lifeless" lindertaanyiab https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792933676 Even though he was down and almost defeated, Beowulf  found the strength to get back on his feet and continue fighting. This shows he is a strong epic hero because even after being down he found his way up, lifted a heavy sword and defeated Grendel's mother.

]]> 2020-09-30 20:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/792933676 This shows that Beowulf wanted to keep his men safe while he was leading them to Hrothgar. https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/793189579 “Beowulf arose, with his men Around him, ordering a few to remain with their weapons, leading the others quickly Along under Herot’s steep roof into Hrothgar’s presence.” (134-138)]]> 2020-09-30 22:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/793189579 The text shows that Beowulf wanted to keep the men safe while he was leading them to go to Hrothgar. wrightjaniayae https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/793193808 “Beowulf arose, with his men Around him, ordering a few to remain with their weapons, leading the others quickly Along under Herot’s steep roof into Hrothgar’s presence.” (134-138)]]> 2020-09-30 23:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/793193808 Too, that the monster’s scorn of menIs so great that he needs no weapons and fears none. Nor will I. My lord HiglacMight think less of me if I let my swordGo where my feet were afraid to, if I hid Behind some broad linden shield: my hands Alone shall fight for me, struggle for life Against the monster. (166-74) blackshearrussunden https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/796542247 When Beowulf decided not to fight with weapons, it showed a trait as an epic hero. He reveals his honor as a true warrior, he wants to fight fairly no matter how many advantages Grendel has over him. Also because he studied the previous fights and realized weapons didn’t help anybody else.]]> 2020-10-01 22:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/bcjnadjf0uz1ic6x/wish/796542247