Beowulf’s fortitude is seen throughout the epic in what he does as well as what others say. Upon reaching Herot, Wulfgar welcomes him by stating, “And that having come to him over the open / sea you have come bravely and are welcome” (129-130). The people of Herot recognize Beowulf’s fortitude because of the long journey he made to fight Grendel. Beowulf also suggest his own fortitude by asserting, “That I, alone and with the help of my men, / may purge evil from this hall” (165-166). Beowulf shows that he is confident he and his men can defeat Grendel. Beowulf also show his fortitude when he finally fights Grendel. The scop describes Beowulf’s brave fight with Grendel by stating, “That mighty protector of men / meant to hold the monster till its life / leaped out, knowing the fiend was no use / to anyone in Denmark” (472-475). Beowulf bravely hangs on Grendel till the monster’s arm comes off. Beowulf exhibits fortitude throughout the epic, which allows him to complete daring quests and life the life of an Anglo-Saxon
Beowulf’s fortitude is seen throughout the epic in what he does as well as what others say. Upon reaching Herot, Wulfgar welcomes him by stating, “And that having come to him over the open / sea you have come bravely and are welcome” (129-130). The people of Herot recognize Beowulf’s fortitude because of the long journey he made to fight Grendel. Beowulf also suggest his own fortitude by asserting, “That I, alone and with the help of my men, / may purge evil from this hall” (165-166). Beowulf shows that he is confident he and his men can defeat Grendel. Beowulf also show his fortitude when he finally fights Grendel. The scop describes Beowulf’s brave fight with Grendel by stating, “That mighty protector of men / meant to hold the monster till its life / leaped out, knowing the fiend was no use / to anyone in Denmark” (472-475). Beowulf bravely hangs on Grendel till the monster’s arm comes off. Beowulf exhibits fortitude throughout the epic, which allows him to complete daring quests and life the life of an Anglo-Saxon