Traits of an Epic Hero (2nd) by Amanda Ballard https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu How Beowulf Fits the Archetype of an Epic Hero en-us 2020-09-24 16:41:41 UTC 2020-10-02 00:14:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4aa.png Jeremiah https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791420993 “And desperate, lifted it high over his head and struck with all the strengths he had left” Wanted to leave a mark and remember him ending the fight. Although he was probably tired he gave fighting his all.

]]> 2020-09-30 14:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791420993 Traits of an Epic Hero branchdaysial https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791552285 “ the bleeding sinews deep in his shoulderSnapped, muscle and bone splitAnd broke. The battle was over, BeowulfHad been granted new glory” (339-342)
 Beowulf performs brave deeds by ripping off Grendel’s arm. ]]> 2020-09-30 14:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791552285 Traits washingtonjalessan https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791604229 “Then the Geats’ brave prince entered/Herot, covered with glory for the daring/Battles he had fought;” (598-600)
During the end of the story we see that our hero of the story comes out victorious once more.]]> 2020-09-30 14:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791604229 Mekayla https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791705579 " Might think less of me if I let my sword Go 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." He was saying he should not be afraid of no monster.]]> 2020-09-30 15:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791705579 XC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791709463 "It was the last time anyone would wear it. But Beowulf Longed only for fame, leaped back Into battle" (485-487)
Beowulf gets injured from battling but he doesn’t want to give up and is trying real hard to get back into the fight]]> 2020-09-30 15:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791709463 ben kennedybenjaminw https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791762619 I think Beowulf is an epic hero because he has gotten in to two big battles and have saved many lives and has helped People from the 12 years of darkness in the town. When he had to battle Grendel mother he had to use different weapons because she was stronger but she wasn't as much of a prize as Grendel. ]]> 2020-09-30 15:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/791762619 Adam slagle https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/792003458 Follower and the strongest of the Geats—greater And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world 110-111 
This is very straight forward announcing that Beowulf is a god he is stronger than anyone in the world 
]]> 2020-09-30 16:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/792003458 (Majave) https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/793381380 Pg. (450-455) “Beowulf accepts Hrothgar’s challenge, and the king and his men accompany the hero to the dreadful lair of Grendel’s mother.” 
Showing again bravery and courage and not backing down from taking on Grendel’s mother in a fight. ]]> 2020-10-01 01:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/793381380 Mariah https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/796070343 “Men from afar have come hither over the ocean's paths—people of the Geats—and the most noble of their band is named Beowulf. … By their war-gear they appear worthy warriors, and their leader, a hero who led his band hither, is surely a valiant man.” ]]> 2020-10-01 19:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/796070343 Jalynn davisjalynnj https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/796661257 “In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac’s Follower and the strongest of the Geats --- greater And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world." He was seen as a very important and brave person to many people. ]]> 2020-10-02 00:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aballard44/n1cppnpk3py1y2uu/wish/796661257