PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Beowulf is the ideal perfect hero. He explores his heroism in two separate ways: first one being throughout his youth and age and the second being through his three conflicts, Grendel, Grendel's Mother and the dragon.
Beowulf: he is the ideal perfect hero. The poem shows his heroism in two different ways, youth and age and the second in three difficult conflicts, one with Grendel, second Grendel's mother and the third the dragon.
He was exiled the swampland outside the boundaries of human society. He is guided by vaguely human emotions and impulses. Never showing remorse.
The ruler of Danes and accepted Beowulf's help in the first part of the story. He also aids in the development and maturity of Beowulf. He is aware of both the privilege and dangers of power. He informs Beowulf not to give in to his pride and always remember blessing may turn into grief.
Unferth's challenge to Beowulf's honor code. His helps to reveal some of the heroic code that the warriors must follow.
Wiglaf is the only warrior brave enough to help the hero in his fight against the dragon. Wiglaf is the warrior the shows what the honor code is suppose to be about, strong, fearless, valiant and loyal.
